CareerPlan

Lift Truck Operator

Guthrie, KY, USFull-time2026-11-04 → 2026-11-11

Core

Operating lift trucks and heavy equipment to load/unload trucks, feed process equipment, and stack railroad ties in a yard environment.

Role type

Lift Truck Operator

Builds

Railroad tie bundles for delivery trucks

Domain

Construction / Railroad infrastructure

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Powered industrial equipment operation, lockout/tagout procedures, hazardous waste handling, PPE usage, hand tool usage (hammer, wrench, pliers, sledge hammer), pre-shift inspection, basic equipment maintenance, refueling

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Operate lift truck to load/unload trucks and feed process equipment; Conduct pre-shift inspections; Perform basic maintenance and refueling; Stack and position railroad ties using tie picks and pry bars; Mark ties for kerfing and endplating; Report incidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions; Clean up hydraulic leaks and watch for drippage from treated ties.

Seniority

Entry-level, hands-on IC