Operator

Description

The Equipment Operator’s primary function is to operate heavy equipment at the site of work to construct, repair and maintain the railroad track. Operators are also expected to assist in other duties around the job site as needed. This position is considered as a novice level.

• Studies instructions, plans, and diagrams to establish work requirements.
• Works at construction sites
• Operates equipment to move, load, or unload material or perform other rail related maintenance tasks.
• Performs equipment safety, maintenance, and brake checks.
• Repairs and maintains equipment (including daily greasing), making emergency adjustments as necessary.
• Locates underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work.
• Uses hands to handle and control materials, tools and vehicle controls
• Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Fill out daily inspection report and turn into foreman on a daily basis.
• Inspects, maintains, and operates maintenance equipment such as backhoes and loaders.
• Moves or lifts heavy equipment and objects up to 50 pounds
• Complete job briefs throughout the day as necessary with other employees in/around machine and work area.
• Takes actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• Complies with Company Safety Program
• While operating equipment, communicate with others using verbal and non-verbal hand signals.
• Keeps records of material and equipment usage and problems encountered.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• A minimum of one year experience operating heavy equipment in a construction environment.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety requirements and procedures
• Ability to read and understand construction specifications.
• Sits for long periods of time in a closed vehicle
• Uses eye-hand-foot coordination
• Exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Uses repetitive motions
• Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and available to travel.
• Uses close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

Benefits

Pay Range: $19/hour - $24/hour

RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives.  We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.

Training + Development

Interview process

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