Heavy Equipment Operator

A&K Railroad Materials Inc; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Boot voucher

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A&K Railroad Materials Inc. in Mira Loma, CA is seeking a dependable Heavy Equipment Operator who can safely operate equipment, perform general labor outdoors, and help keep the yard organized and running smoothly.

You will split time between operating heavy equipment and supporting the yard crew, moving and loading railroad materials, and learning our ERP system as you grow into additional responsibilities, potentially advancing to an Assistant Yard Manager.

Qualifications

• Previous heavy equipment operating experience in a yard, construction, warehouse, or industrial environment.
• Hands-on general labor outdoors.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work independently.
• Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership potential and willingness to take on additional responsibility.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and assist yard crew in moving, loading, unloading, and organizing railroad materials.
• Maintain an organized yard and help keep daily operations safe and efficient.
• Take ownership of tasks and learn the ERP system to grow into greater responsibility.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Leadership potential

Problem-solving

Reliability

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Description

Looking for more than just another equipment operator job? Build your future with A&K Railroad Materials!

A&K Railroad Materials Inc. is looking for a dependable, hands-on Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Mira Loma, CA. We're looking for someone who knows how to operate equipment safely, isn't afraid to get their hands dirty, and takes pride in keeping operations organized and running smoothly.

This is more than an equipment operating position. We're looking for someone with leadership potential who wants to learn our business, take initiative, and grow into greater responsibility within our yard operations.

What You’ll Do

You'll spend your time both operating heavy equipment and working alongside the yard crew. Responsibilities include moving, loading, unloading, and organizing railroad materials, performing general labor, maintaining an organized yard, and helping keep daily operations running safely and efficiently.

We're looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, recognizes what needs to be done, and doesn't always have to wait for someone else to provide direction.

Requirements

Who We're Looking For

• Previous heavy equipment operating experience in a yard, construction, warehouse, or industrial environment.
• Someone comfortable performing hands-on general labor and working outdoors.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to work independently.
• Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Someone who demonstrates leadership potential and wants to take on additional responsibility.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn our ERP system.

An Opportunity to Grow

Our goal is to find someone who wants to build a future with A&K. As you learn our business and demonstrate your capabilities, there is an opportunity to grow into an Assistant Yard Manager position. This could include taking on greater responsibility for personnel, equipment, inventory, and the overall day-to-day operation of the yard.

We're looking for someone who wants to grow beyond operating equipment and has the initiative and ability to become a leader.

Why Join A&K Railroad Materials?

For over 65 years, A&K Railroad Materials has supplied new and used railroad track materials across the country. We continue to grow, and we believe in building exceptional teams.Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Boot voucher.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).