Backhoe Operator

RailWorks; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a novice Equipment Operator I to join their team in maintaining and constructing railroad tracks. This role involves operating heavy machinery like backhoes and loaders while adhering to safety protocols. You'll be responsible for inspecting equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and assisting in various tasks around the job site. If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment and have a passion for construction, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values your contributions and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Performance Incentives

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in construction.
• Ability to read and understand safety and operating manuals.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to maintain railroad tracks.
• Inspect and maintain equipment, ensuring safety compliance.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Compliance

Construction Specifications Reading

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Backhoes

Loaders

Job description

Job ID:18874

Benefits Offering

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.

Pay range: $22 to $24 /hr

Position Summary

The Equipment Operator I'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.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• I nspects, maintains, and operates maintenance equipment such as backhoes and loaders.

• Operates equipment to move, load, or unload material or perform other rail related maintenance tasks.
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Takes actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• While operating equipment, communicate with others using verbal and non-verbal hand signals.
• Complies with Company Safety Program
• Keeps records of material and equipment usage and problems encountered.
• Performs equipment safety, maintenance, and brake checks.
• Fill out daily inspection report and turn into foreman on a daily basis.
• Complete job briefs throughout the day as necessary with other employees in/around machine and work area.
• Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Locates underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work.
• Repairs and maintains equipment (including daily greasing), making emergency adjustments as necessary.
• Studies instructions, plans, and diagrams to establish work requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of one year experience operating heavy equipment in a construction environment.
• Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and available to travel.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety requirements and procedures
• Ability to read and understand construction specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Works at construction sites
• Uses hands to handle and control materials, tools and vehicle controls
• Sits for long periods of time in a closed vehicle
• Uses repetitive motions
• Uses close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
• Moves or lifts heavy equipment and objects up to 50 pounds
• Uses eye-hand-foot coordination
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather
• Exposed to loud noise

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with Railworks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.