Backhoe Operator

RailWorks Corporation; Fort Worth (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 Fort Worth. This role involves operating heavy machinery to construct, repair, and maintain railroad tracks, ensuring safety and efficiency on-site. The ideal candidate will have experience in a construction environment and a commitment to adhering to safety protocols. Enjoy a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits while contributing to essential infrastructure projects. If you are passionate about working with heavy equipment and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k) with Company Match

Performance Incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and understand safety and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for construction and maintenance tasks.
• Perform safety checks and maintain equipment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Compliance

Construction Specifications Reading

Tools

Backhoe

Loader

Job description

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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
• 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.

Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas