Backhoe Operator

American Track•Salt Lake City, UT

5d•$20

About The Position

Backhoe Operator Build your career with an innovative and sustainable railroad maintenance and construction team! Our company is rapidly growing, and we have plenty of opportunities available for accelerated advancement. We believe that having happy and healthy employees is key to our success, and we offer a wide range of competitive benefits to help our team manage their physical and financial wellness. If you're looking to grow in a hands-on and collaborative environment with one of the most experienced and fastest growing companies in the industry, we'd love to hear from you. Start your adventure building America’s infrastructure today! We recognize that earthwork is a vital part of almost all railroad construction projects, and our Backhoe Operators are at the heart of our operations. The Backhoe Operator is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that works on construction and maintenance projects. The individual who fills this position will also be trained on and operate specialty railroad machinery that includes a Tamper machine and Ballast Regulator. The applicant is being hired with the intent of working as a Backhoe Operator as well as an operator of our on-track machines. Some travel/weekend work should be expected. Earn $20+ per hour depending on experience.

Requirements

At least 4 years of previous experience operating a backhoe required, with experience in a railroad construction environment preferred
Pre-employment background check and drug screen required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
Understand work directions and communicate effectively with Superintendents and fellow employees
Valid driver’s license required
Ability to stand for extended periods of time; stoop, bend, and crouch; lift and carry at least 50 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance; frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the use of hand power tools; climb on/off heavy mobile equipment safely; walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground, in varying weather
Maintain constant alertness to the multiple activities of the construction site, including activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment
Work outdoors in all weather conditions (including very hot and very cold weather), near heavy equipment and moving machinery, and with periodic exposure to high levels of noise, grease, and dust

Nice To Haves

At least 4 years of previous experience operating a backhoe required, with experience in a railroad construction environment preferred
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

Responsibilities

Set up and operate heavy construction equipment in a safe manner
Keep equipment clean and perform required maintenance
Proper pre-start and daily maintenance, including lubrication and required documentation
Operate equipment to grade or redistribute earth and move, load or unload material
Install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures
Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand/audio signals from crew members
Signal directions to coworkers
Study instructions, plans, and diagrams to establish work requirements
Locate underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work
Grade plan requirements and set grade standards
Lead a crew, delegate work within work scope, and assist crews with necessary labor on an as-needed basis
Understand production and quantity requirements and make decisions based on verifiable standards
Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts including operating on-track machinery
Ability and willingness to be trained as well as train others on the machine