Railroad Track Equipment Operator

Railroad Track Equipment Operator

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

Transdev Rail is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Railroad Track Equipment Operator to support railroad maintenance, track construction, and highway grade crossing reconstruction projects throughout South Florida.

The successful candidate will operate a variety of on-track and off-track heavy equipment, assist with track installation and rehabilitation, perform equipment inspections and maintenance, and support maintenance-of-way activities while ensuring compliance with all railroad safety regulations.

This position is non-union and is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Transdev is proud to offer:

+ Competitive compensation package of minimum $30.00 per hour ($62,400/year) - Maximum $35.00 per hour ($72,800/year)

Benefits include:

+ Vacation: two (2) weeks

+ Sick days: 5 days

+ Holidays: 11 days; 7 standard (fixed) and 4 floating

+ Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Safely operate various railroad on-track and off-track 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.

Qualifications:

Required

+ 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.

Preferred

+ 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).

Skills and Abilities:

+ A minimum of 3 years of relevant flagging experience is preferred.

+ Previous heavy equipment operating experience preferably Railroad experience.

+ Knowledge of safe, efficient use of equipment and tools to perform construction and maintenance tasks.

+ Required to have and maintain a satisfactory driving record

+ Ability to work independently is required

+ Local travel is required

+ Reliable transportation is required

+ FRA 213 Track Inspection Training preferred

+ Promotesand maintains a safe working environment required

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of this position require the ability to:

+ Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions; walk on uneven surfaces sometimes great distances; safety sensitive work environment

+ Frequently climb on/off equipment and climb ladders

+ Use hands to perform activities involving grasping,…