Heavy Rail Equipment Operator – 401(k) Match & Benefits

RailWorks Corporation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

RailWorks is seeking an Equipment Operator in Baton Rouge, LA to operate heavy equipment at the job site and assist with rail maintenance, performing other duties as needed. This position is described as novice level.

Responsibilities include inspecting and operating backhoes and loaders, moving materials, and following safety procedures. You will coordinate with crew members and report daily to the foreman as part of a safe, efficient operation.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, communicate 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.
• Fill out daily inspection report and turn into foreman on a daily basis.
• Complete 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.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Driver's license

Safety compliance

Job description

RailWorks is seeking an Equipment Operator in Baton Rouge, LA to operate heavy equipment at the job site and assist with rail maintenance, performing other duties as needed. This position is described as novice level.

Responsibilities include inspecting and operating backhoes and loaders, moving materials, and following safety procedures. You will coordinate with crew members and report daily to the foreman as part of a safe, efficient operation.