Railroad Heavy Equipment Operator
Listed on 2026-06-03
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator
Railroad Heavy Equipment Operator
Plasser American Corp, Chesapeake, Virginia, United States
About this positionPlasser American Corporation is based in Chesapeake, Virginia. This position travels around North America. You do not need to live in any specific area. We will fly you to the location of our railroad machinery.
Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It’s a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track.
That’s why the Plasser American tradition begins with a promise. A promise to do things right. An unapologetic commitment to quality that makes us the longtime trusted leader in cutting edge American made innovations for the North American railway. It’s a promise to see things differently to turn ordinary steel into safer passages. To be a partner that you can count on to engineer solutions for the challenges of today and for the opportunities of tomorrow.
From research and design, expert manufacturing and delivering unparalleled services, our customers trust us to keep them ahead of the curve.
Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point
B. It’s knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the future, choose this path and apply today.
Plasser American Corporation is currently seeking full time Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operators to operate Shoulder Ballast Cleaners and Undercutting equipment.
Duties will Include the following:
- Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator operates Plasser Shoulder Ballast Cleaners and Undercutting machines to perform the work the machine is designed for.
- Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator inspects and maintains trucks and equipment on a daily basis.
- Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.
- Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator performs daily equipment safety and maintenance checks, making emergency adjustments as necessary and documentation per daily inspection and repairs reports.
- Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator takes actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
- Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator studies instructions, plans, and diagrams to establish work requirements.
- Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator performs mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs in the field and or the shop.
- Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator communicates with Plasser American Business Unit Managers and Railroad representative on daily production, safety issues, and mechanical repairs.
- Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator orders parts on their own and communicates with appropriate railroad representative.
- Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator keeps records of material and equipment usage and problems.
- Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator coordinates work schedules with Railroad EIC, third party contractors and others.
- Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator pre-plans work activities with railroad to develop best means and methods, including safety action plans.
- Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator documents job progress and maintain a safe and clean workplace.
- Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator plans the day-to-day operations with customer on assigned task and ensures that proper resources are in place for the timely completion of work, including labor, tools, equipment and material.
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