Railroad Equipment Operator

Knife River Corporation; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction materials is seeking a Railroad Track Worker in Grand Forks, ND. The role involves building and repairing tracks, operating various machinery, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Class A CDL and some related experience. Join a team committed to safety and community building.

Qualifications

• Up to one month of related experience or training.
• Must qualify as a valid worker under FRA standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the right of way.
• Build new railroad tracks.
• Operate different machines to accomplish railroad-related tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of machines and tools

Ability to obtain a DOT medical card

Education

Class A CDL license

Job 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 providing our employees with the tools, training, and time to do their jobs safely and effectively 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.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for building and repairing railroad tracks and other related tasks. The employee will operate various machinery including rubber-tired tractor-type vehicles with front-mounted hydraulics, forklifts, medium-duty section trucks, backhoes, skid loaders, wheel loaders, on and off-track excavators, double-axle track dump trucks, ballast regulators (set up for snow removal), tie cranes, ballast regulators, track tampers, tie inserters, spike drivers, and spike pullers.

Schedule and Compensation

The typical schedule is 7am-4pm, Monday through Friday. Pay starts at $22.35 per hour and increases depending on experience.

Requirements

• Up to one month of related experience or training.
• Must have a Class A CDL license.
• Must qualify as a valid worker under FRA standards.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical card.
• Compliance with FRA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, and other safety and environmental regulations, including attending training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the right of way.
• Build new railroad tracks.
• Operate different machines to accomplish railroad-related tasks.
• Perform maintenance on machines.
• Lay out rail, tie, and other track materials.
• Snow removal.
• Vegetation clearing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.