Railroad Track Machinery Operator

CPKC; Texarkana (TX); Presencial; USD 41.000 - 63.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible benefits package

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Descripción de la vacante

CPKC in Texarkana, TX seeks a Machine Operator to set up, maintain, and operate heavy equipment for railroad track construction and maintenance. You will support laying, repairing, and upkeep of standard and narrow-gauge tracks in mainline service areas, plant yards, quarries, sand and gravel pits, with travel as needed.

The role requires operating specialized machines like ballast cleaners and bed tamping devices, a strong machinery aptitude, and a willingness to travel across multiple

Formación

• At least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Valid Class B CDL
• 3+ years of experience operating heavy machinery and using measurement tools
• Basic understanding of machine functions and the ability to read schematics or blueprints
• Willingness to travel extensively and work across multiple locations
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to relay track conditions to stakeholders

Responsabilidades

• Repair and adjust track switches using appropriate tools and replacement parts
• Cut rails to specified lengths with rail saws
• Operate track-wrench machines to tighten or loosen rail joint bolts
• Drill holes in rails, tie plates, or fishplates for bolts and spikes using power drills
• Clear tracks and switch boxes of debris, ice, or snow
• Operate spike pullers to remove old spikes from ties
• Grind rail ends to achieve smooth joints using portable grinders
• Operate spike-driving machines to secure rails to ties
• Dress and reshape worn or damaged switch points or frogs with power grinders
• Operate vehicles that lay rails and tracks over designated sections for construction, repair, or maintenance

Conocimientos

Heavy machinery operation

Reading blueprints/schematics

Teamwork and communication

Willingness to travel

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Class B CDL

Herramientas

Rail saws

Portable grinders

Spike driving machines

Descripción del empleo

CPKC in Texarkana, TX seeks a Machine Operator to set up, maintain, and operate heavy equipment for railroad track construction and maintenance. You will support laying, repairing, and upkeep of standard and narrow-gauge tracks in mainline service areas, plant yards, quarries, sand and gravel pits, with travel as needed.

The role requires operating specialized machines like ballast cleaners and bed tamping devices, a strong machinery aptitude, and a willingness to travel across multiple