Equipment Operator - Nationwide Travel

 Operate tampers, regulators, and specialized railroad equipment when trained and qualified

 Support railroad track construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance projects

 Assist crews with removing and installing railroad ties, rail, and track components

 Perform grading, excavation, material placement, and site preparation

 Support track surfacing, stabilization, and alignment activities

 Move, load, unload, and stage track materials and equipment

 Work safely around active railroad tracks, equipment, vehicles, and crew members

 Complete equipment inspections before beginning work

 Identify and report equipment defects or mechanical concerns

 Recognize unsafe conditions and communicate concerns to supervision

 Assist with basic equipment care and maintenance

 Follow company, customer, and applicable railroad safety procedures

 Follow applicable Federal Railroad Administration requirements

 Maintain a clean and organized work area

 Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Qualified candidates should have:

 Previous professional experience operating heavy equipment

 Experience working around railroad tracks or railroad construction activities

 Ability to safely operate equipment around ground crews and other machinery

 Understanding of railroad job-site hazards and safe work practices

 Valid state-issued driver's license

 Ability and willingness to travel nationwide 100% of the time

 Ability to remain away from home for extended project assignments

 Dependable attendance and punctuality

 Strong communication and teamwork skills

 Ability to work independently and follow instructions

 Ability to perform physical work when not operating equipment

 Experience operating tampers, regulators, or other Maintenance of Way equipment

 Previous experience with a Class I railroad, short-line railroad, railroad contractor, or track construction company

 Additional equipment certifications or railroad qualifications

This position requires approximately 100% nationwide travel. Projects may take place throughout the United States, and employees must be prepared for frequent overnight stays and extended periods away from home.

Work is performed primarily outdoors around railroad tracks and heavy machinery. Employees should be prepared to work in heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, humidity, and other changing conditions.

Road & Rail Services offers eligible full-time employees:

 Medical insurance

 Dental insurance

 Vision insurance

 Paid holidays

 Paid vacation

 Annual steel-toe boot allowance

 Company-provided PPE

 Training and professional development

 Opportunities for advancement

 Promote-from-within culture

 Veteran-friendly workplace

Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services provides railroad construction, maintenance, and operational services throughout North America.

We're looking for an experienced operator who understands that successful railroad construction requires more than knowing how to run a machine. It requires safety awareness, communication, reliability, and the ability to work as part of a traveling crew.

If you have Heavy Equipment Operator and Maintenance of Way experience and are prepared for nationwide travel, apply today to join Road & Rail Services.