Railroad Equipment Operator

Davita Inc.; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials producer is seeking a railroad worker responsible for building and repairing railroad tracks. The role involves operating heavy machinery, ensuring safety compliance, and performing various maintenance duties. Candidates must possess a Class A CDL and relevant training or experience.

Qualifications

• Must qualify under FRA standards.
• Must obtain DOT medical card.
• Knowledge of machine design, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain right of way and build new railroad track.
• Operate machinery for various railroad tasks.
• Perform maintenance on machines.

Skills

Knowledge of machines and tools

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Class A CDL license

Up to one-month related experience or training

Tools

Heavy machinery

Job description

Description

At Knife River, / Ellis & Eastern Railroad we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the country, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safety each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

This position is responsible for building and repairing railroad track and other railroad related tasks. Employee will operate straight, or articulated rubber-tired tractor type vehicle equipped with front mounted hydraulically powered bucket, forklift, medium duty type section truck, backhoe, skid loader, wheel loader, on and off-track excavator, double axel roto on track dump truck, ballast regulator (set up for snow removal) tie crane, ballast regulator track tamper tie inserter spiker and spike puller.

The typical schedule is 7am-4pm (M-F). Pay starts at $22.35 and up, depending on experience.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Up to one-month related experience or training.


2. Must have a Class A CDL license.


3. Must be able to qualify as valid worker under FRA standards.


4. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.


5. Must be able to obtain DOT medical card.


6. Ensure FRA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance including attending training.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain right of way.


2. Build new railroad track.


3. Use different machines to accomplish railroad related tasks.


4. Help preform maintenance on machines.


5. Laying out rail, tie and other track materials.


6. Snow removal.


7. Clearing vegetation.


8. Performs other duties as assigned.

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