Heavy Equipment Operator II — Rail & Recycling

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Vidor (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, seeks a heavy equipment operator in Vidor, TX to move railcars and scrap, stage parts, load/unload materials, and perform basic maintenance. You will ensure safety and regulatory compliance while maintaining records and communicating with the team on site.

The role is Production - Hourly and requires 2-5 years of experience or a Heavy Equipment Certification. Competitive benefits accompany a full-time position at Progress Rail.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience or Heavy Equipment Certification.
• Ability to operate wheel loader and tracked heavy equipment.
• Ability to operate skid steer or forklift.

Responsibilities

• Operate Wheel Loader and/or tracked heavy equipment to move and process railcars and various scrap materials.
• Operate skid steer or forklift to stage and palletize small parts.
• Load and unload materials for transport.
• Perform basic maintenance as needed.
• Effectively communicate with team members and customers.
• Complete daily inspection and record keeping of equipment.
• Be responsible for ensuring compliance to Safety and Regulatory requirements while on jobsite.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Compliance

Team Communication

Basic Maintenance

Education

Heavy Equipment Certification

2-5 years experience

Tools

Wheel Loader

Skid Steer

Forklift

Job description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, seeks a heavy equipment operator in Vidor, TX to move railcars and scrap, stage parts, load/unload materials, and perform basic maintenance. You will ensure safety and regulatory compliance while maintaining records and communicating with the team on site.

The role is Production - Hourly and requires 2-5 years of experience or a Heavy Equipment Certification. Competitive benefits accompany a full-time position at Progress Rail.