Equipment Operator

Road & Rail Services•Butler, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Road & Rail Services is hiring an Equipment Operator to support its railroad mechanical facility in Butler, Pennsylvania. The role involves operating industrial equipment, assisting with daily railroad operations, and supporting mechanical crews with materials and general operational work. It is an active, physically demanding position in an outdoor industrial setting around railroad equipment and machinery. Prior railroad experience is not required; applicants with hands-on equipment experience and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. The operator helps keep the facility running safely and efficiently by moving materials, performing routine equipment inspections, communicating equipment problems, maintaining clean work areas, and following company, customer, and railroad safety requirements. The position requires comfort working outdoors in varying weather, around tracks and moving machinery, and wearing required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Previous experience operating heavy equipment, forklifts, loaders, construction machinery, or similar industrial equipment is preferred.
Ability to understand and follow equipment operating instructions and safety guidelines.
Strong awareness of surroundings when working near moving equipment and machinery.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
Willingness to perform physical labor when equipment operation is not needed.
Dependable attendance and flexibility to support changing operational priorities.
Ability to learn new equipment and railroad-specific operating procedures.
Comfort working outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and lift throughout the workday.
Comfort working around heavy equipment, railroad tracks, and industrial machinery.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and follow strict safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction, railroad operations, manufacturing, or mechanical facilities.
Previous railroad experience.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy machinery and industrial equipment to support railroad mechanical activities.
Transport and position materials, tools, supplies, and equipment throughout the worksite.
Load and unload materials while following established safety procedures.
Conduct routine equipment inspections before beginning daily operations.
Recognize and communicate mechanical issues or equipment malfunctions.
Assist railroad mechanical crews with material movement and operational support.
Work safely around railroad tracks, railcars, and other moving machinery.
Keep equipment, work areas, and surrounding facilities clean and organized.
Follow applicable company, customer, and railroad safety regulations.
Perform additional general labor and operational assignments as needed.