Machine Operator 1/C - Union 90%= $31.82/hr.

Delaware River Port Authority • Lindenwold, NJ

14h

About The Position

The position of Machine Operator 1/C is responsible for the operation of all pieces of equipment used in maintenance and construction performed on PATCO’s track structure, right-of-way, stations, shops, and all other related facilities.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a heavy equipment operator for construction trades.
• This position requires proficiency in operating heavy and small equipment types similar to that specified under Essential Duties and Responsibilities and performing heavy labor.
• This position requires the incumbent to have good written and oral communication skills in order to accurately interpret and transcribe verbal commands.
• The individual for this position must be certified and licensed by the State of New Jersey to operate telescopic boom cranes.
• Must be able to pass a proficiency examination that addresses all of the required knowledge.
• This position requires qualification by the Transit Services Department that includes passing a written examination in the “Rules and Instructions for Conducting Operations” as it pertains to operating or piloting maintenance of way equipment on the mainline or yard tracks.
• This position requires a current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A with air brakes and tanker endorsement from the state of New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Delaware.
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with transit property, class 1 railroad, or railroad construction contractor.

Responsibilities

• Must operate all gas, hydraulic, electric, and diesel equipment used by the Track & Facilities Department including but not limited to Burro Model 40 - 12.5 ton capacity rail-bound lattice boom crane, ARVA Train Utility Vehicle (TUV), ASPEN Prentice Loader Tamper Mark II tie tamper or equivalent, Fairmont W111 Series B track liner, Kershaw Model 47-5 tie replacer, Mark IV Plasser Tamper, 2 cy wheel loaders with all attachments, combination loader/backhoe with all attachments, skid steer loader with all attachments, bucket trucks, street sweeper, farm tractor with all attachments, dump trucks with plow and salt spreader or trailer, chipper, fork lifts, and miscellaneous small power equipment required to maintain all PATCO facilities.
• Must be familiar with and practice safe operating procedures to ensure the safety of customers or co-workers and prevent damage to equipment or other property.
• When not operating equipment, all functions of the position of Track Mechanic to maintain the track structure, right-of-way, and other facilities and to assist other occupations and departments in performing general labor tasks.
• Performs snow shoveling/removal function for all facilities of PATCO as necessary.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure work environment by participating in required training, recognizing and reporting hazards and suspicious activity, and uses all required personal protective equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees