Road & Rail Services

Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Summary:

Work with Heavy equipment such as Front End Loaders, backhoe, wheel loader, forklift.

Pay rate based on experience and qualifications, starting pay rate range.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Outside work experience (e.g., construction, heavy equipment operation, farming, landscaping, Hot work torch cutting / grinding)
• Welding experience
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Basic Competencies

• Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications-both general and technical)
• Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
• Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)
• Basic Math

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work, lifting to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/balance/climb on an occasional basis.
• Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity.

Work and Environmental Conditions:

• Ability to constantly work in an outdoor environment, exposed to all weather elements, including extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust and noisy conditions;
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule; including weekends and being on call
• Constantly required to use bending, twisting, walking motions on uneven surfaces throughout the entire work shift;
• Must be able to work independently;
• Must be able to properly wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.

We Offer:

• A Full Benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K
• Paid Holidays and Vacations
• An annual Steel Toe Boot allowance
• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
• Veteran Friendly
• A promote from within mentality

We appreciate and encourage our associates to share their ideas and help shape our future. We want our associates to play a key role in growing our business. With our locations across North America, there are opportunities to grow with our Company. Apply Now!

Company Overview

Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services has grown and diversified to become a leading provider of rail-related services in North America. Our network of skilled associates provides plant and terminal operating expertise as well as field maintenance of rail assets for railroads, rail shippers, and owners of rail related equipment and facilities. Visit us online at www.roadandrail.com for more information!