CDL-A Track Machine Operator — Rail Maintenance

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

On the Job Training

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. is seeking a Track Machine Operator to join our on-site team in the Georgia region. The candidate will operate heavy equipment to build, repair, or maintain track, with a focus on safety and reliability.

A valid CDL Class A is required; prior railroad maintenance experience is preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits and paid training as part of a long-standing North American rail network.

Qualifications

• Two years of verifiable experience operating heavy equipment or railroad maintenance-of-way equipment (e.g., grapple truck)
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment problems
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written communication, both general and technical
• Ability to occasionally lift up to sixty pounds
• Ability to operate equipment in varying weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently per regulations, policies, and procedures
• Perform equipment safety and maintenance checks
• Report defects or needed repairs to supervisor
• Participate in job briefings and understand daily production goals
• Perform preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and adjustments to equipment as needed
• Fill out regulatory forms and maintain records
• Promote a safe, drug-free working environment
• Other duties as assigned (e.g., Track Laborer)

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Communication

Reading gauges/controls

Safety compliance

Lifting 60 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A

Tools

Grapple truck

Job description

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. is seeking a Track Machine Operator to join our on-site team in the Georgia region. The candidate will operate heavy equipment to build, repair, or maintain track, with a focus on safety and reliability.

A valid CDL Class A is required; prior railroad maintenance experience is preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits and paid training as part of a long-standing North American rail network.