Railroad Track Equipment Operator

Railroad Track Equipment Operator

Transdev Rail, Inc. provides an integrated suite of rail maintenance, construction, and project oversight services. Our South Florida operations maintain more than 70 miles of track, bridges, structures, and facilities along the South Florida Rail Corridor. We employ a dedicated workforce committed to maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient rail infrastructure.

• Competitive compensation: $30–$35 per hour ($62,400–$72,800 per year)
• Vacation: 2 weeks;
  Sick days: 5 days;
  Holidays: 11 days (7 standard, 4 floating)
• Standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, and voluntary long‑term disability.

• Safely operate a variety of on‑track and off‑track heavy equipment, including bulldozers, excavators, skid steers, front‑end loaders, grapple trucks, tampers, stabilizers, tripp machines, spike pullers, spikers, and other railroad maintenance and construction equipment.
• Install, rehabilitate, and maintain railroad track infrastructure.
• Reconstruct and maintain highway‑rail grade crossings.
• Perform routine maintenance‑of‑way activities.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and identify mechanical issues.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and report maintenance needs.
• Work safely around moving trains, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
• Perform general labor duties as required to support railroad construction and maintenance projects.
• Maintain compliance with all railroad operating rules, safety regulations, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements, and company policies.
• Successfully complete and maintain qualifications for GCOR (General Code of Operating Rules) and Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) training.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment in a construction or maintenance environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience operating heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, skid steers, loaders, or similar equipment.
• Previous railroad maintenance, railroad construction, or maintenance‑of‑way experience.
• Knowledge of railroad track construction and maintenance practices.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

• Preferred:
  Minimum of 3 years of relevant flagging experience.
• Previous heavy equipment operating experience, preferably in a railroad environment.
• Knowledge of safe, efficient use of equipment and tools to perform construction and maintenance tasks.
• Must maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work independently.
• Local travel required.
• Reliable transportation required.
• FRA 213 Track Inspection Training preferred.
• Promotes and maintains a safe working environment.

• Work outdoors in extreme weather conditions; walk on uneven surfaces over great distances; perform safety‑sensitive work.
• Frequently climb on/off equipment and ladders.
• Use hands to grasp, turn, hold, and pull.
• Work in conditions with loud noise; work around heavy/moving machinery; bend, walk, stand, and sit for extended periods.
• Available to work a 40‑hour week with potential overtime, on‑call, alternating shifts that may include weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

Transdev maintains a drug‑free workplace. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship or restrictions for any employer at any time, and must pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. All employees receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Contact HR at  for accommodation requests.

Job Type: Full Time | Job Category:
Maintenance | Non‑union, not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.