Equipment Operator

Road & Rail Services • Butler Township, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Road & Rail Services is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to support its railroad mechanical facility in Butler, Pennsylvania. The role involves operating industrial equipment, assisting with daily railroad operations, and supporting the safe and efficient functioning of the facility. Applicants with hands-on equipment experience in construction, manufacturing, material handling, forklift operation, or industrial maintenance are encouraged to apply; previous railroad experience is not required.

This is an active, physically demanding position in an outdoor industrial setting around railroad equipment and machinery. Employees work in varying temperatures and weather conditions, perform physical tasks throughout the day, wear required personal protective equipment, and follow strict safety standards. Starting pay is $24.00 per hour.

Requirements

• 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 and willingness to wear required personal protective equipment and follow strict safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment, forklifts, loaders, construction machinery, or similar industrial equipment.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Weekly safety incentive opportunities.
• Annual steel-toe boot allowance.
• Company-provided personal protective equipment.
• Internal advancement and career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed