EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

RailWorks•Deer Park, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator's primary function is to operate heavy equipment at the site of work to construct, repair and maintain the railroad track. Operators are also expected to assist in other duties around the job site as needed. This position is considered as a novice level. RailWorks is North America's leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada. They take on challenging projects every day and their success relies on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. They are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance and offer opportunities to grow careers, develop skills and pursue success.

Requirements

A minimum of one year experience operating heavy equipment in a construction environment.
Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and available to travel.
Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety requirements and procedures.
Ability to read and understand construction specifications.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

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.