Industrial Railroad 6700 Tamper & KBR 925 Regulator Operator

360 Rail Services • Englewood, CO

2d • Remote

About The Position

360 Rail Services is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Railroad Tamper & Regulator Operator with experience operating a 6700 Tamper and KBR 925 Ballast Regulator. This position will support industrial railroad construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance projects throughout the United States. This is a traveling field position, and candidates should be prepared to travel to project locations throughout the country based on operational needs. The Tamper & Regulator Operator will be responsible for safely operating, inspecting, and maintaining track maintenance equipment used to surface, align, and dress railroad track. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience operating a 6700 Tamper and KBR 925 Regulator in industrial railroad environments. This position may require extended workdays, weekends, and work in active industrial facilities depending on project requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience operating railroad track maintenance equipment.
• Demonstrated experience operating a 6700 Tamper and/or KBR 925 Ballast Regulator.
• Strong understanding of railroad track construction and maintenance.
• Ability to safely work around moving equipment and active railroad operations.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the United States.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and changing schedules when required.
• Ability to pass applicable pre-employment and customer-required screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating both the 6700 Tamper and KBR 925 Regulator.
• Industrial railroad construction and maintenance experience.
• Experience with track surfacing, lining, leveling, ballast distribution, and final track dressing.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot mechanical or equipment issues as they arise is a plus.
• Experience performing routine preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a 6700 Tamper to surface, line, level, and correct railroad track.
• Safely operate a KBR 925 Ballast Regulator to properly distribute, shape, and dress ballast.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and pre-operation checks.
• Identify equipment issues and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs when qualified.
• Recognize mechanical problems as they arise and communicate equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Work closely with foremen, track crews, and other equipment operators to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Understand track geometry, proper ballast profiles, track elevation, alignment, and basic railroad construction practices.
• Follow all company, customer, FRA, and applicable railroad safety requirements.
• Participate in job briefings and follow established work plans.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and report mechanical problems promptly.
• Assist with other railroad construction and maintenance duties when equipment operation is not required.
• Maintain a professional attitude while working at customer facilities and project sites.

Benefits

• Top-of-industry pay for this role, based on experience and demonstrated ability operating the 6700 Tamper and KBR 925 Regulator
• Overtime opportunities
• Travel/per diem opportunities as applicable
• Company benefits based on eligibility
• Opportunities for advancement within railroad construction and maintenance operations

What This Job Offers

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