Railroad Equipment Operator - Hands-On, Safety-Driven Role

Road & Rail Services; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Weekly safety incentive opportunities

Annual steel-toe boot allowance

Company-provided PPE

Opportunities for advancement and/prom

Veteran-friendly workplace

Long-term career opportunities within

Job summary

Road & Rail Services in Butler, PA is seeking an Equipment Operator to join our mechanical operation at a working railroad facility where safety, teamwork, and reliability are essential every day. If you have experience operating heavy equipment, construction gear, forklifts, loaders, or other material-handling equipment, your background may transfer well; railroad experience is helpful but not required.

You will work outdoors in an active industrial environment year-round.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment, construction equipment, forklifts, loaders, or material-handling gear.
• Railroad experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned heavy equipment and material-handling equipment
• Move, load, unload, and position materials and equipment throughout the facility
• Perform daily pre-use inspections and identify potential equipment concerns
• Support mechanical and railroad operations as directed by site leadership
• Maintain organized and safe work areas
• Follow established procedures when working around railcars, tracks, vehicles, and moving equipment
• Use proper PPE and comply with company, customer, and railroad safety requirements
• Assist with general labor and other operational duties when equipment operation is not required
• Report unsafe conditions, equipment damage, or maintenance concerns immediately
• Maintain dependable attendance and arrive prepared for scheduled shifts

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Outdoor work

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Attendance

Job description

Road & Rail Services in Butler, PA is seeking an Equipment Operator to join our mechanical operation at a working railroad facility where safety, teamwork, and reliability are essential every day. If you have experience operating heavy equipment, construction gear, forklifts, loaders, or other material-handling equipment, your background may transfer well; railroad experience is helpful but not required.

You will work outdoors in an active industrial environment year-round.