Lift Truck Trainee
Core
Operate lift trucks and heavy equipment to load/unload trucks, feed process equipment, and stack railroad ties in a yard environment.
Role type
entry-level industrial equipment operator
Builds
railroad tie bundles for delivery trucks
Domain
construction / railroad infrastructure
Required skills
lift truck operation, equipment maintenance, pre-shift inspection, hazardous waste handling, lockout/tagout compliance, PPE usage, manual material handling, hand tool usage
Responsibilities
operate lift truck to load and unload trucks; feed process equipment; haul stacks for storage; conduct and document pre-shift inspections; perform basic maintenance and refueling; mark ties for kerfing and endplating; position ties using tie picks and pry bars; walk across uneven terrain and oiled surfaces; report incidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions; clean up hydraulic leaks and drippage from treated ties.
