Equipment Operator I

RailWorks; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as an Equipment Operator, where your primary role will be to operate heavy machinery to construct and maintain railroad tracks. This novice-level position involves not just operating equipment like backhoes and loaders but also ensuring safety and efficiency on the job site. You'll be part of a team that values communication, safety, and adherence to procedures while working in various weather conditions. If you're ready to take on the challenge and grow your skills in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience operating heavy equipment in construction.
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to maintain railroad track safely.
• Inspect and maintain equipment, ensuring compliance with safety.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Procedures Adherence

Construction Specifications Reading

Communication Skills

Tools

Backhoes

Loaders

Job description

Job ID: 18627

Position Summary

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 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 the foreman on a daily basis.
• Completes job briefs throughout the day as necessary with other employees in/around the 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 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.