Rail Track Backhoe Operator — Maintenance

RailWorks Corporation; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Performance incentives

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment at our site in Dallas. The role is novice level but critical for railroad track construction, repair, and maintenance activities.

You will inspect and operate machinery like backhoes and loaders, follow safety regulations, and coordinate with crew members to move loads efficiently and safely throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience operating heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of safety requirements and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand construction specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance documents.

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.
• Communicates with others using verbal and non-verbal hand signals while operating equipment.
• 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 with other employees in/around machine and work area.
• Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to signals.
• Locates underground services prior to beginning work.
• Repairs and maintains equipment, including daily greasing, with emergency adjustments as necessary.
• Studies instructions, plans, and diagrams to establish work requirements.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Driver's license

Safety procedures

Construction specifications

Safety documentation

Job description

RailWorks Corporation is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment at our site in Dallas. The role is novice level but critical for railroad track construction, repair, and maintenance activities.

You will inspect and operate machinery like backhoes and loaders, follow safety regulations, and coordinate with crew members to move loads efficiently and safely throughout the day.