Railroad Tamper Operator - DRSC

Danella Rail Services•Miami, FL

About The Position

Danella Rail Services is currently seeking a Tamper Operator in the Florida area . Candidate much operate a Tamper 6700, in accordance to the FRA standards. A minimum of 5 years experience is required. Duties and Responsibilities: Perform maintenance and repair on related equipment used in Maintenance of Way, as necessary. Instruct and direct others, determine priorities and assign workforce accordingly. Operates tamping machines to perform the work the machine is designed for. Which is the raising, leveling and aligning of the Railroad Track Structure to the desired specifications Performs daily equipment safety and maintenance checks, making emergency adjustments as necessary and documentation per daily inspection and repairs reports. Takes actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects. Performs mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs in the field. Orders parts on their own and communicates with mechanical supervisor. Pre-Employment Requirements: Subject to motor vehicle report review. Maintain valid driver's license and endorsements as required per position. Pass pre-employment DOT physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen. Benefits: Medical, dental coverage and 401K. All successful candidates will have passed both a physical examination and drug / alcohol screen. Must maintain valid driver's license and be able to pass DOT physical along with a background check. Must be able to lift at least 90 lbs.

Requirements

Candidate much operate a Tamper 6700, in accordance to the FRA standards.
A minimum of 5 years experience is required.
Subject to motor vehicle report review.
Maintain valid driver's license and endorsements as required per position.
Pass pre-employment DOT physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen.
All successful candidates will have passed both a physical examination and drug / alcohol screen.
Must maintain valid driver's license and be able to pass DOT physical along with a background check.
Must be able to lift at least 90 lbs.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repair on related equipment used in Maintenance of Way, as necessary.
Instruct and direct others, determine priorities and assign workforce accordingly.
Operates tamping machines to perform the work the machine is designed for.
Which is the raising, leveling and aligning of the Railroad Track Structure to the desired specifications
Performs daily equipment safety and maintenance checks, making emergency adjustments as necessary and documentation per daily inspection and repairs reports.
Takes actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
Performs mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs in the field.
Orders parts on their own and communicates with mechanical supervisor.