Rail Construction Backhoe Operator - On-Track Equipment Training

North American Rail Solutions; Mulberry (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

American Track, a North American Rail Solutions company, is seeking a Backhoe Operator to perform essential earthwork for railroad construction and maintenance projects in Florida. This hourly craft position includes training to operate Tamper machines and Ballast Regulators, with travel and weekend work expected.

You will operate heavy equipment safely, coordinate with crews, locate underground services, and lead small tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year operating a backhoe; experience in railroad construction strongly preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate heavy construction equipment in a safe manner
• Keep equipment clean and perform required maintenance
• Proper pre-start and daily maintenance, including lubrication and required documentation
• Operate equipment to grade or redistribute earth and move, load or unload material
• Install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand/audio signals from crew members
• Signal directions to coworkers
• Study instructions, plans, and diagrams to establish work requirements
• Locate underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work
• Grade plan requirements and set grade standards
• Lead a crew, delegate work within work scope, and assist crews with necessary labor on an as-needed basis
• Understand production and quantity requirements and make decisions based on verifiable standards
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts including operating on-track machinery
• Ability and willingness to be trained as well as train others on the machine
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Backhoe operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe

Job description

American Track, a North American Rail Solutions company, is seeking a Backhoe Operator to perform essential earthwork for railroad construction and maintenance projects in Florida. This hourly craft position includes training to operate Tamper machines and Ballast Regulators, with travel and weekend work expected.

You will operate heavy equipment safely, coordinate with crews, locate underground services, and lead small tasks.