Railroad Backhoe Operator & On-Track Machine Lead

North American Rail Solutions (NARS); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

American Track is seeking a backhoe operator to support railroad construction and maintenance projects in Texas. The role involves operating a backhoe and training on on-track machines such as Tamper and Ballast Regulator, with occasional travel and weekend work.

You will perform pre-start maintenance, keep equipment clean, and coordinate with crew to ensure safe, efficient earthwork operations. Competitive pay and a robust benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating a backhoe with experience in a railroad construction environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate all machinery in a safe manner
• Sets up heavy construction equipment
• Proper pre-start and daily Maintenance- Including lubrication and required documentation
• Keep equipment clean and well-maintained (perform required maintenance)
• Operates equipment to grade or redistribute earth
• Operates equipment to move, load or unload material
• Installs equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures
• Signals directions or warnings to coworkers
• 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
• Studies instructions, plans, and diagrams to establish work requirements
• Grade plan requirements and set grade standards
• Demonstrate the ability to lead a crew and delegate work within work scope
• Understand production and quantity requirements
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts including operating on-track machinery
• Assist crews with necessary labor on an as-needed basis
• Ability and willingness to be trained as well as train others on the machine

Job description

American Track is seeking a backhoe operator to support railroad construction and maintenance projects in Texas. The role involves operating a backhoe and training on on-track machines such as Tamper and Ballast Regulator, with occasional travel and weekend work.

You will perform pre-start maintenance, keep equipment clean, and coordinate with crew to ensure safe, efficient earthwork operations. Competitive pay and a robust benefits package are provided.