Railroad Switchman / Conductor

Road & Rail Services
Location: Mulberry, FL
Starting Pay: $21.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Build Your Career in Railroad Operations

Road & Rail Services is looking for dependable, safety-focused individuals to join our Mulberry, Florida team as a Railroad Switchman / Conductor. This is an active, hands-on position responsible for supporting the safe movement, switching, and placement of railcars throughout an industrial rail operation.

Previous railroad experience is helpful, but it is not required. We are willing to train candidates who demonstrate reliability, strong safety awareness, and the ability to learn railroad operating procedures.

If you have experience in construction, heavy equipment, manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, logistics, general labor, warehousing, or other outdoor industrial work, your skills may transfer well to this opportunity.

This is not a warehouse or climate-controlled position. You will spend your shift working around railcars, locomotives, tracks, and other industrial equipment in changing outdoor conditions.

What You'll Do

As a Switchman / Conductor, you will work as part of a rail crew to safely coordinate railcar movements. Your responsibilities may include:

Assist with switching, spotting, and positioning railcars throughout the facility

Operate manual track switches as required during switching movements

Communicate with locomotive operators and crew members using radios and approved hand signals

Couple and uncouple railcars during switching operations

Inspect tracks, switches, railcars, and surrounding areas for potential hazards

Help confirm that railcars are properly positioned before completing movements

Climb railcars and rail equipment as required to perform assigned duties

Walk significant distances throughout the rail yard, including across ballast and uneven surfaces

Remain alert to moving rail equipment, vehicles, coworkers, and changing conditions

Follow all company, customer, and railroad safety procedures

Immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or other operational concerns

Maintain required PPE and equipment throughout the workday

What You'll Need

We're looking for candidates who bring a strong work ethic and understand that safety and attendance are essential in railroad operations.

Qualified applicants should have:

Valid driver's license

Dependable transportation to and from the Mulberry facility

Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors

Strong attention to detail and situational awareness

Ability to follow detailed safety instructions and operating procedures

Willingness to learn railroad switching and conductor responsibilities

Ability to work effectively as part of a crew

Dependable attendance and punctuality

Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout the shift

Schedule & Work Environment

Railroad operations don't always follow a traditional Monday-through-Friday schedule. Candidates must be willing to work a rotating swing schedule based on operational requirements.

This may include:

Day and night shifts

Weekends

Holidays

Extended periods outdoors

Changing weather conditions, including Florida heat, rain, and humidity

Employees must be able to regularly walk, stand, climb, bend, and work on uneven surfaces while wearing required PPE.

Benefits & Career Growth

Road & Rail Services offers:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Company-provided PPE

Annual steel-toe boot allowance

Ongoing safety and operational training

Veteran-friendly workplace

Opportunities for advancement

A strong promote-from-within culture

Start Your Railroad Career With Us

Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services provides rail-related operations, maintenance, and logistics services throughout North America.

Whether you already have railroad experience or you're looking for an opportunity to break into the railroad industry, this position provides hands-on experience working directly with rail equipment and switching operations.

If you're dependable, safety-conscious, comfortable working outdoors, and ready to learn, apply today for our Railroad Switchman / Conductor position in Mulberry, Florida.

Road & Rail Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.