Railroad Tamper Operator — Track Rehab Specialist

ASLRRA; Bismarck (ND); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Plains Service, Inc. in Bismarck, ND is seeking a Tamper Operator to join the Complete Track Works team. The role involves operating a production tamper and related on-track machinery to rehabilitate and construct railroad track, load ballast, and install equipment on machinery.

Travel is 90% or more; schedule is Mon-Fri 7:00-15:30 with OT and occasional weekends. Requires GED or high school diploma, CDL, and 3+ years of heavy equipment experience.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma is required.
• 3+ years operating a production tamper or heavy construction equipment.
• CDL required and valid driving status.

Responsibilities

• Installs equipment or attachments on machinery or structures.
• Operates on-track equipment to rehabilitate, construct, or install track.
• Moves and unloads ballast and railroad materials.
• Maintains safety and adheres to FRA track safety standards.

Skills

Tamper operation and on-track gear

Equipment safety and procedures

Communication with crew

Manual labor endurance

Education

GED or High School Diploma

3+ years operating production tamper/heavy equipment

CDL Required

Job description

Northern Plains Service, Inc. in Bismarck, ND is seeking a Tamper Operator to join the Complete Track Works team. The role involves operating a production tamper and related on-track machinery to rehabilitate and construct railroad track, load ballast, and install equipment on machinery.

Travel is 90% or more; schedule is Mon-Fri 7:00-15:30 with OT and occasional weekends. Requires GED or high school diploma, CDL, and 3+ years of heavy equipment experience.