Heavy Equipment Operator

Overview

Operate heavy equipment to move railcars, scrap materials, and perform basic maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• equipment operation
• forklift operation
• team communication
• heavy equipment
• load unload
• equipment inspection

Tasks

-Operate skid steer or forklift to stage and palletize small parts; -Effectively communicate with team members and customers; -Operate Wheel Loader and/or tracked heavy equipment to move and process railcars and various scrap materials; -Load and unload materials for transport; -Inspection of heavy equipment; -Complete daily inspection and record keeping of equipment.

Requirements

• heavy equipment
• high school
• excavator
• wheel loader
• maintenance
• safety

What You Bring

-Railroad or industrial labor experience preferred; -Heavy Equipment Certification. -Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness. The ability to see details at close range or at a distance; -Background experience in safely operating heavy equipment; -High School Diploma or equivalent. -General maintenance knowledge of mobile track equipment; -Safety – Position is a safety sensitive position. Position requires following all safety procedures, policies and PPE requirements such that include hand, head, eye, hand, ear and foot protection. -Strength – Able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance; -Motion – Employee will sit for the majority of the shift, may kneel, squat and climb steps as needed throughout the day; -Excavator / Wheel Loader experience preferred;

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Benefits

-Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans -Competitive Salary -Employee Recognition Programs -Employee Assistance Plan -401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting) -Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money -Flexible Spending Accounts -Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance -Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs -Paid Time-Off (PTO) -Education Assistance Program -Site specific Production and Incentive Plans -Paid Holidays -Paid Vacation

About Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

-Operates as a pioneer in rail transport, offering comprehensive solutions across the rail industry. -Provides cutting-edge locomotive, railcar, and track services to railroads and industries globally. -Designs and manufactures advanced locomotives, signaling systems, and specialized rail components. -Key projects encompass freight and passenger systems, including custom-engineered solutions and maintenance. -Recognized for combining robust technology with extensive rail network experience. -Expands its global reach through Caterpillar's resources to create innovative rail solutions. -Maintains strong positions in both freight and passenger rail markets, emphasizing reliability and efficiency. -Ensures high standards of quality and safety in all operations, focusing on continuous improvement.

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