Railroad Track Worker / Equipment Operator – CDL Required

About the role

Road & Rail Services is hiring dependable, hardworking individuals to join a traveling railroad track maintenance team based in Spartanburg, SC. This full‑time, travel‑based position requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL); no prior railroad experience is necessary as the company provides hands‑on training in track maintenance, repair procedures, safety practices, and specialized equipment operation. Candidates with backgrounds in construction, trucking, agriculture, landscaping, excavation, or heavy equipment operation are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with railroad track construction, inspection, maintenance, and repairs.
• Learn how to replace railroad ties, repair track components, and maintain railroad infrastructure.
• Receive training on specialized railroad maintenance tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Operate or assist with equipment such as backhoes, loaders, tampers, and other track maintenance machinery.
• Transport tools, equipment, and materials to job sites using company vehicles as authorized.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with track alignment, grading, vegetation removal, and crossing maintenance.
• Follow railroad safety regulations, company procedures, and supervisor instructions.
• Work alongside experienced crew members to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at time of application.
• Maintain a driving record that meets company requirements.
• Willingness to travel regionally, including overnight stays when projects require.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
• Comfortable working in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain).
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Willingness to learn railroad track maintenance and equipment operation.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work effectively with a crew.
• Reliable attendance, positive attitude, and strong commitment to workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or general labor.
• Commercial driving or equipment transportation.
• Heavy equipment operation.
• Farming or agricultural equipment.
• Excavation or road construction.
• Landscaping or outdoor maintenance.
• Mechanical repair or industrial maintenance.
• Railroad maintenance‑of‑way (MOW) experience (helpful but not required).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Annual Steel Toe Boot Allowance
• Company‑Provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Hands‑On Railroad Training
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Veteran‑Friendly Employer
• Promote‑From‑Within Culture

Pay

Starting Pay: $25 - $27.00 per hour