Regulator Operator

Regulator Operator

Full Time Manual Labor Bismarck, ND, Bismarck, ND, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $32.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Company:Northern Plains Services, Inc.

Business Unit:Complete Track Works

Department:Construction

Travel:80%+

Schedule: 7:00am – 4:30pm with additional hours as required.

The Regulator Operator position is to perform the work that the machine is designed for, such, shaping, distributing, shouldering, and sweeping ballast which supports the ties of railroad track. Operates a variety of equipment within the organization to move, load, or unload various ballast & railroad materials and install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures.

• Operate regulator to perform the work that machine is designed for, such, shaping, distributing, shouldering, and sweeping the track ballast that supports the railroad track ties.
• Installs equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures.
• Operate regulator with attachments to clear debris from tracks, remove snow, improve stormwater drainage, and brush cut.
• Operates On-track equipment to rehabilitate, construct, or install railroad track.
• Operates Construction equipment to move, load, or unload material.
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with governing regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Manage the distribution of ballast, whether by roto dump, front end loader, or by using rail car.
• Ability to run regulator or direct regulator operator to establish work requirements and meet precise job specifications.
• Must be able to trouble shoot and/or diagnose machine problems to ensure steady production in the field.
• Perform maintenance and make repairs on machine and related equipment as necessary.
• Perform minor mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs in the field and/or the shop.
• Order parts on their own and communicate with the mechanic.
• Must be able to work alone in remote locations independently and with minimum supervision.
• Communicate any safety or mechanical issues to supervisor.
• Inspect and recognize any deviation from FRA track safety standards part 213.
• Responsible for the safe completion and inspection of assigned task.
• Meet job production objectives safely, and within budget, with respect to detail and quality.
• Must fill out, maintain, and produce accurate and up-to-date production reports.
• Assist in the restoration, renewal, maintenance, and new construction of track structures as needed.
• Works with Truck drivers loads and offloads equipment as it arrives and exits project site.
• Takes action to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utilities, other equipment, other workers, structural objects, and through traffic.
• Perform manual labor consisting of crouching, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, and lifting while working at ground level.
• Other Duties as assigned.
• Will perform work on Northern Plains Railroad as directed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands listed below:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform on uneven or slippery surfaces, platforms, ladders, equipment in all weather and temperature conditions. Most of the day could be spent on feet standing.
  
  Eye/hand coordination, hand/feet dexterity and grasping hand tools, materials & equipment is required. The employee is frequently required to perform manual labor & physical activities that require considerable use of the whole body, such as standing and lifting from various levels.
• Additional physical demands are listed in the chart below.
• May require travel to various facilities and provide additional services (80+%).
• Continuous:
  Exposed to noise.
• Frequent:
  Exposure to smoke, dust, fumes, odors, grease, oil, works outdoors in hot and cold temperatures and in all extreme weather conditions, works outside, vibration, works with moving machinery and mechanical parts, works at heights.
• Occasional:
  Exposure to electrical hazards, works in cramped quarters, works inside, chemicals, stand on concrete, shift work, walks on uneven or slippery surface, wet conditions, works with others & alone, paperwork.
• Rare:
  Works with toxic materials.

• GED or High School Diploma.
• 3+ Years’ experience operating a Regulator or heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Valid Drivers License required.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid DOT (Department of Transportation) Medical Certificate (Med Card).
• CDL Preferred
• Must have and maintain an…