Equipment Operator

Road & Rail Services; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Weekly safety incentive opportunities

Annual steel-toe boot allowance

Company-provided PPE

Opportunities for advancement and/prom

Veteran-friendly workplace

Long-term career opportunities within

Job summary

Road & Rail Services in Butler, PA is seeking an Equipment Operator to join our mechanical operation at a working railroad facility where safety, teamwork, and reliability are essential every day. If you have experience operating heavy equipment, construction gear, forklifts, loaders, or other material-handling equipment, your background may transfer well; railroad experience is helpful but not required.

You will work outdoors in an active industrial environment year-round.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment, construction equipment, forklifts, loaders, or material-handling gear.
• Railroad experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned heavy equipment and material-handling equipment
• Move, load, unload, and position materials and equipment throughout the facility
• Perform daily pre-use inspections and identify potential equipment concerns
• Support mechanical and railroad operations as directed by site leadership
• Maintain organized and safe work areas
• Follow established procedures when working around railcars, tracks, vehicles, and moving equipment
• Use proper PPE and comply with company, customer, and railroad safety requirements
• Assist with general labor and other operational duties when equipment operation is not required
• Report unsafe conditions, equipment damage, or maintenance concerns immediately
• Maintain dependable attendance and arrive prepared for scheduled shifts

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Outdoor work

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Attendance

Job description

Equipment Operator – Railroad Industry

Location: Butler, PA
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Company: Road & Rail Services

Build a Career in Railroad Operations

Road & Rail Services is hiring a dependable Equipment Operator to join our mechanical operation in Butler, Pennsylvania. This is a hands-on position located at a working railroad facility where safety, teamwork, and reliability are essential every day.

If you have experience operating heavy equipment, construction equipment, forklifts, loaders, industrial machinery, or material-handling equipment, your background may transfer well to this position. Previous railroad experience is helpful but not required. We are interested in candidates who are comfortable working around large equipment, following detailed safety procedures, and learning the railroad industry.

This is not a climate-controlled warehouse position. Work is performed primarily in an active industrial and railroad environment, including outdoor conditions throughout the year.

What You'll Do

As an Equipment Operator, you will support the mechanical operation by safely operating equipment and assisting with the movement of materials, parts, tools, and other items needed by the facility.

• Safely operate assigned heavy equipment and material-handling equipment
• Move, load, unload, and position materials and equipment throughout the facility
• Perform daily pre-use inspections and identify potential equipment concerns
• Support mechanical and railroad operations as directed by site leadership
• Maintain organized and safe work areas
• Follow established procedures when working around railcars, tracks, vehicles, and moving equipment
• Use proper PPE and comply with company, customer, and railroad safety requirements
• Assist with general labor and other operational duties when equipment operation is not required
• Report unsafe conditions, equipment damage, or maintenance concerns immediately
• Maintain dependable attendance and arrive prepared for scheduled shifts

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates should be comfortable working in a physical, safety-sensitive industrial environment. We are looking for individuals who:

• Have previous equipment operation, construction, industrial, manufacturing, railroad, or similar hands-on experience
• Can safely work around heavy machinery and railroad equipment
• Are comfortable working outdoors in heat, cold, rain, wind, and changing weather conditions
• Can stand, walk, bend, climb, lift, and perform physical work throughout the shift
• Can follow written and verbal safety instructions
• Understand the importance of attendance, communication, and teamwork
• Are willing to learn railroad-specific procedures and mechanical-site operations

Pay & Benefits

Starting Pay: $24.00 per hour

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Weekly safety incentive opportunities
• Annual steel-toe boot allowance
• Company-provided PPE
• Opportunities for advancement and promotion from within
• Veteran-friendly workplace
• Long-term career opportunities within the railroad and transportation industry

Start Your Railroad Career

If you enjoy operating equipment, working with your hands, and being part of an active industrial operation, this could be an excellent opportunity to build experience in the railroad mechanical industry.

Road & Rail Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.