Backhoe Operator I

Backhoe Operator

American Track recognizes that earthwork is a vital part of almost all railroad construction projects. With our equipment and expertise, we offer a broad range of earthwork services and our backhoe operators are at the heart of our operations. The backhoe operator is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that works on construction and maintenance projects and performs any combination of the duties described below. The applicant who fills this position will also be trained on and operate specialty railroad machinery that include a Tamper machine and Ballast Regulator. The applicant is being hired with the intent of working as a backhoe operator as well as an operator of our on-track machines. Some travel/ weekend work should be expected. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, holiday pay, 401k and a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Job Responsibilities:

Operate all machinery in a safe manner

Sets up heavy construction equipment

1+ years of experience operating a backhoe with experience in a railroad construction environment preferred.

Proper pre-start and daily Maintenance- Including lubrication and required documentation

Keep equipment clean and well-maintained (perform required maintenance)

Operates equipment to grade or redistribute earth

Operates equipment to move, load or unload material

Installs equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures

Signals directions or warnings to coworkers

Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members

Locates underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work

Studies instructions, plans, and diagrams to establish work requirements

Grade plan requirements and set grade standards

Demonstrate the ability to lead a crew and delegate work within work scope

Understand production and quantity requirements

Make decisions based on verifiable standards

Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts including operating on-track machinery

Assist crews with necessary labor on an as-needed basis

Ability and willingness to be trained as well as train others on the machine

Thank you for your interest in this position and for taking the time to apply. We appreciate your patience as we review all applications. While we will provide updates as soon as they are available, please note that we may not be able to respond to all applicants individually.