Railroad Backhoe Operator | On-Track Training & Earthwork

North American Rail Solutions (NARS); Mulberry (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

American Track, a North American Rail Solutions company, is seeking a skilled Backhoe Operator to perform essential earthwork for railroad construction and maintenance projects. This hourly craft position also includes training to operate specialized on-track equipment such as Tamper machines and Ballast Regulators.

The role involves both general construction and precision rail operations, with travel and occasional weekend work expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 1 year operating a backhoe; railroad construction experience strongly preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate heavy construction equipment safely.
• 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

Job description

American Track, a North American Rail Solutions company, is seeking a skilled Backhoe Operator to perform essential earthwork for railroad construction and maintenance projects. This hourly craft position also includes training to operate specialized on-track equipment such as Tamper machines and Ballast Regulators.

The role involves both general construction and precision rail operations, with travel and occasional weekend work expected.