Job Title: Operator Status & Salary: Non-Exempt, hourly; based on related experience and skillsCompany Overview:Queen City Railroad Construction, Inc operates as a railroad construction contractor for building and repairing railroad tracks primarily in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern regions of the United States.Supervisory Responsibilities:This role does not have any supervisory responsibilities.Responsibilities:
- The person in this position operates equipment as part of a crew to build, repair, or maintain railroad track
- Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures
- Perform equipment safety and maintenance checks
- Perform laborer duties as needed
- Practice safe working habits and ensure proper PPE is being used
- Communicate with team and supervisor throughout the job process
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- At least two years of verifiable experience operating railroad maintenance-of-way equipment such as backhoe, loader, dump truck, spiker, tie crane, TRIPP machine
- Extensive travel is required up to 3 weeks at a time is necessary
- Experience working outdoors
- Must pass background check and drug test
Specialized/Technical Knowledge/Education/Experience:
- Prior railroad experience required
- Prefer previous construction experience and/or mechanical aptitude
- Safety conscious with high regard for other employees working with or near equipment
- Must be a team player and willing to learn all phases of the position.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:
- Able to perform duties outside in multiple environments including but not limited to heat and humidity, rain, snow, and ice
- Frequent walking on uneven surfaces
- Standing for extended periods of time
- Lift/carry or push/pull equipment and other objects weighing up to 75 pounds
- Must be able to bend, stoop and kneel for extended periods of time
Benefits (begin 1st of full month 60 days after start date):
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Company paid life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability
- Health Savings Account
- Paid time off
- Work boot and safety glasses allowance
- Paid holidays
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan - longer waiting period - see HR for details