Operator I, Equipment

Progress Rail•Albertville, AL

About The Position

Operate one or several types of powered heavy equipment and perform skilled or semi-skilled tasks involving its operation, servicing, and maintenance in an industrial setting. The role involves moving and processing railcars and scrap materials, staging and palletizing small parts, and loading and unloading materials for transport. The operator performs equipment inspections and record keeping, basic maintenance, and communicates with team members and customers. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring compliance with safety procedures, policies, and PPE requirements. Work takes place in all weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Background experience safely operating heavy equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to sit for most of the shift and kneel, squat, and climb steps as needed.
Ability to detect differences in sounds that vary in pitch and loudness and to see details at close range or at a distance.
Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Follow required safety procedures, policies, and PPE requirements, including hand, head, eye, ear, and foot protection.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience or heavy equipment certification.
Excavator or wheel loader experience.
Railroad or industrial labor experience.
Heavy equipment inspection experience.
General maintenance knowledge of mobile track equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate wheel loaders and/or tracked heavy equipment to move and process railcars and various scrap materials.
Operate a skid steer or forklift to stage and palletize small parts.
Load and unload materials for transport.
Perform basic maintenance as needed.
Communicate effectively with team members and customers.
Complete daily equipment inspections and record keeping.
Follow safety procedures, policies, and PPE requirements.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match, no waiting period, and immediate vesting.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Supplemental accident, critical care, and hospital insurance.
HDHP and HSA with seed money.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid vacation.
Paid holidays.
Paid time off (PTO).
Employee Assistance Plan.
Education Assistance Program.
Employee Recognition Programs.
Site-specific production and incentive plans.
Site-specific step and skill level wage adjustment plans.
Site-specific relocation and sign-on bonus programs.