Home Base: Frankfort, Kentucky
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Travel: 100% Nationwide Travel
Job Type: Full-Time
Road & Rail Services is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support railroad track construction and maintenance projects throughout the United States. Although this position is based out of Frankfort, Kentucky, it requires continuous nationwide travel.
This is not a local or home-daily opportunity. The Heavy Equipment Operator will travel between project locations and should expect to remain away from home for extended periods. This position is ideal for an experienced railroad professional who enjoys working outdoors, operating large equipment, and contributing to the safety and reliability of railroad infrastructure.
The Heavy Equipment Operator will work alongside track maintenance crews in active railroad environments. Success requires strong equipment operating skills, Maintenance of Way experience, dependable attendance, and an unwavering commitment to safety.
In this position, you will:
Operate backhoes, excavators, loaders, and other heavy construction equipment
Operate tampers, regulators, and rail-specific machinery when qualified
Support railroad track installation, maintenance, and repair projects
Remove and replace railroad ties, rail components, and track materials
Assist with track surfacing, alignment, grading, and stabilization
Identify track defects, equipment concerns, and unsafe job-site conditions
Inspect heavy equipment before use and report maintenance or repair needs
Load, unload, move, and organize project materials
Work near active tracks, moving equipment, and other railroad operations
Coordinate with supervisors and crew members to complete assignments
Follow company, customer, and Federal Railroad Administration safety requirements
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
Qualified candidates must have:
At least two years of railroad track maintenance or Maintenance of Way experience
Previous experience working as a Heavy Equipment Operator
Experience operating equipment in a railroad, track, or industrial construction environment
Knowledge of railroad job-site safety and FRA requirements
A valid state-issued driver's license
The ability and willingness to travel 100% nationwide
The flexibility to remain away from home for extended assignments
The ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and changing weather
The physical ability to lift, bend, climb, stand, walk, and work on uneven surfaces
Strong communication, teamwork, and job-site awareness
Experience operating tampers, regulators, or other specialized railroad equipment is preferred. Previous employment with a Class I, short-line railroad, railroad contractor, or track construction company is also valuable.
This is a 100% travel position based out of Frankfort, Kentucky. Projects may be located in multiple states, and schedules will vary according to customer and operational needs. Employees must be prepared to travel continuously and work in physically demanding outdoor railroad environments.
Road & Rail Services offers eligible full-time employees:
Pay of $25.00 per hour
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Paid holidays and vacation
Annual steel-toe boot allowance
Company-provided personal protective equipment
Training and professional skill development
Advancement opportunities
A veteran-friendly workplace
A promote-from-within culture
If you are an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with railroad track maintenance knowledge and are prepared for 100% nationwide travel, apply today.
Road & Rail Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Road & Rail Services is a recognized industry leader and a top-tier provider of rail related services to railroads, to rail shippers, and to railcar owners. With a reputation for excellence, the Company provides service solutions with competencies in train operations (railcar switching and shortline operations), in maintenance operations (rolling stock, infrastructure, and track assets), and product handling. Road & Rail Services has operations in 18 states and has a significant impact on the North American rail network, as recognized by numerous industry awards. The Company enhances operating velocity and asset condition within the automotive, aggregate, coal / utility, intermodal, paper, and steel / metals industries.
