Railroad Backhoe Operator I - On-Track & Heavy Equipment

American Track; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

American Track seeks a skilled backhoe operator for railroad construction projects. The role involves operating backhoes and training on Tamper and Ballast Regulator machines, with duties spanning setup, safe operation, and coordination with crew signals.

Travel and weekend work are expected. Competitive pay and a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are offered, along with 401k, PTO, and holiday pay.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating a backhoe in railroad construction environment preferred.
• Must be able to perform pre-start and daily maintenance including lubrication and required documentation.
• Willingness to travel on weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate all machinery in a safe manner.
• Set up heavy construction equipment.
• Lead a crew and delegate work within scope.
• Coordinate machine actions with crew signals.
• Locate underground services prior to work start.
• Perform incidental work on other crafts including operating on-track machinery.
• Assist crews with necessary labor on an as-needed basis.

Tools

Tamper machine

Ballast Regulator

Job description

American Track seeks a skilled backhoe operator for railroad construction projects. The role involves operating backhoes and training on Tamper and Ballast Regulator machines, with duties spanning setup, safe operation, and coordination with crew signals.

Travel and weekend work are expected. Competitive pay and a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are offered, along with 401k, PTO, and holiday pay.