CDL-A Track Equipment Operator
Core
Operating heavy equipment for railroad track construction, maintenance, repair, and emergency recovery, with minimal driving.
Role type
Heavy equipment operator (railroad track)
Builds
Railroad track infrastructure and maintenance
Domain
Transportation / Construction
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Class A CDL, heavy equipment operation, physical labor, equipment inspection, load management, rigging assistance, tool usage
Preferred skills
3+ years heavy equipment experience (backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, loader, rail-bound equipment), welding, hydraulic tools
Technologies
Cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, dump trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, skid-steer loaders, hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches
Responsibilities
Complete pre- and post-trip inspections, transport equipment and materials, inspect loads and verify permits, participate in safety meetings, load/unload/stage equipment, assist with track maintenance and construction, operate heavy equipment, assist with rigging, perform minor maintenance, maintain clean work areas, follow safety policies
Seniority
Individual Contributor, hands-on