Equipment Operator I

RailWorks Corporation; Missouri; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a novice Equipment Operator to join their team. In this role, you will operate heavy machinery to construct, repair, and maintain railroad tracks. Your responsibilities will include ensuring equipment safety, maintaining records, and adhering to safety protocols. This position offers a dynamic work environment at construction sites, where you will collaborate with a skilled team. If you're passionate about heavy equipment operation and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow your career in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in operating heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of safety requirements and ability to read specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for construction and maintenance tasks.
• Inspect and maintain equipment, ensuring safety compliance.
• Communicate effectively with crew members during operations.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Backhoe

Loader

Job 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.

Pay range: $23 - $27 per hour depending on experience.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Inspects, 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, communicates 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.
• Fills out daily inspection report and turns it into foreman on a daily basis.
• Completes 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 availability 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 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.