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Assistant Operator

Kansas City, MO, us💼 Full-time💰 $22–$22🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-25

Core

Operate rail inspection vehicles to detect internal defects in steel tracks, ensuring infrastructure safety and reducing derailment risks.

Role type

Assistant Operator (Rail Flaw Detection)

Builds

Safe rail infrastructure by identifying track defects

Domain

Transportation / Rail Infrastructure / Ultrasonic Testing

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Professional driving experience, mechanical ability, knowledge of basic hand tools, computer skills (Office 365, Windows), ability to work in all weather conditions

Preferred skills

Previous railroad experience, experience with larger trucks

Technologies

Office 365, Microsoft Windows

Responsibilities

Drive Rail Inspection Vehicles on road and rail, conduct DOT vehicle inspections, maintain and repair ultrasonic testing carriage, mark defective rails, submit driver logs and maintenance reports, perform light housekeeping and inventory management

Seniority

Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC

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