CDL-A Track Equipment Operator

• Perform railroad track maintenance, repair, construction, grading, and new-build work.
• Travel to job sites and assist with emergency railroad recovery and rerailing operations as needed.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Safely transport, load, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials.
• Operate heavy equipment when qualified, including:
  • Backhoes
  • Bulldozers
  • Excavators
  • Front-end loaders
  • Grapple trucks
  • Dump trucks
  • Cranes
  • Rail-bound equipment
  • Tractors
  • Skid-steer loaders
  • Assist with crane setup, assembly, inspection, operation, and breakdown.
  • Perform rigging using chains, cables, and winches.
  • Assist with rerailing, specialty lifting, load adjustment/transfer, and railroad construction activities.
  • Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
  • Monitor equipment and vehicles to help maintain safe and reliable operation.
  • Perform minor equipment and vehicle service and report major mechanical issues to the appropriate supervisor.
  • Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, site cleanup, and material organization.
  • Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, components, and supplies.
  • Sort and properly store scrap materials.
  • Participate in daily safety meetings and follow all required safety procedures.
  • Maintain clean, organized vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
  • Work with other teams or departments as needed to support operational requirements.

3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience, particularly with backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders.

Equivalent combinations of training and experience may also be considered.

• Drug screen
• Background check

Interview: Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.