Railroad Track Maintenance Backhoe Operator

RailWorks Corporation; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Performance incentives

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment at construction sites for railroad track projects. The role is described as novice level and involves assisting with site duties as needed.

Responsibilities include inspecting and operating equipment such as backhoes and loaders, ensuring safety, and communicating with crew. Prior experience and a valid driver's license with travel readiness are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience operating heavy equipment in a construction environment.
• Driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains, and operates maintenance equipment such as backhoes and loaders.
• Operates equipment to move, load, or unload material or perform other rail related maintenance tasks.
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Takes actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• While operating equipment, communicate with others using verbal and non-verbal hand signals.
• Complies with Company Safety Program
• Keeps records of material and equipment usage and problems encountered.
• Performs equipment safety, maintenance, and brake checks.
• Fill out daily inspection report and turn into foreman on a daily basis.
• Complete job briefs throughout the day as necessary with other employees in/around machine and work area.
• Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Locates underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work.
• Repairs and maintains equipment (including daily greasing), making emergency adjustments as necessary.
• Studies instructions, plans, and diagrams to establish work requirements.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Driver's license

Safety procedures

Construction specs

Reading manuals

Job description

RailWorks Corporation is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment at construction sites for railroad track projects. The role is described as novice level and involves assisting with site duties as needed.

Responsibilities include inspecting and operating equipment such as backhoes and loaders, ensuring safety, and communicating with crew. Prior experience and a valid driver's license with travel readiness are required.