Railroad Track Equipment Operator

About the role

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.

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.
• Support maintenance-of-way activities.
• 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

• 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.
• Promotes and maintains a safe working environment required.

Physical Requirements

• 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, turning holding and pulling;
• Able to work in conditions with loud noise, work around heavy/ moving machinery/ bend, walk, stand and sit for extended periods of time;
• Able to work a 40-hour work week subject to overtime, on call and alternate shifts that may include weeknights, weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• 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.