Heavy Equipment Operator, Operator

Energy Job Shop; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily per diem

Hotel accommodations

Travel expenses paid

Single hotel room

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance and disability

401k retirement plan

Work/life balance emphasis

Advancement opportunity

Job summary

Frontier Railroad Services, LLC in Morgantown, WV seeks Operator 1s to operate Prentice/Grapple trucks in a railroad construction setting, with substantial travel, hands-on equipment responsibilities, and preventive maintenance. A team mindset and commitment to safety and quality are essential.

Daily per diem plus hotel accommodations are common; benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Documented experience operating railroad construction equipment.
• Current CDL B and DOT medical card.
• Ability to travel extensively.
• Pass drug screen and background check.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Agility to navigate confined spaces.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Practice safe working habits and use proper PPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate Prentice/Grapple trucks in railroad construction sites.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Travel as required to project sites.
• Maintain safety and quality standards on all tasks.

Skills

Prentice/Grapple truck operation

Travel extensively

Heavy equipment operation

PPE and safety

Safety and quality focus

Drug screen & background check

Education

CDL B

Job description

Operator 1s - Prentice/Grapple Truck - Daily Per Diem + Hotel - Morgantown, WV

Frontier Railroad Services, LLC is seeking Operator 1s to operate Prentice/Grapple trucks in a railroad construction environment based out of Morgantown, West Virginia. This role involves substantial travel, hands‑on equipment operation, and preventative maintenance. The ideal candidate is a team player with strong mechanical skills and a commitment to safety and quality work.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Daily per diem in most cases
• Hotel and travel expenses paid in most cases
• Single hotel room
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance and disability
• 401k retirement plan
• Scheduling with an emphasis on work/life balance
• Opportunity for advancement

What You’ll Need

• Documented experience operating railroad construction equipment
• Current CDL B and DOT medical card
• Ability to travel extensively
• Pass drug screen and background checkPass practical skills assessment on machine operation
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
• Agility to navigate confined spaces
• Ability to operate heavy equipment
• Practice safe working habits and use proper PPE