Railroad Heavy Equipment Operator

Railroad Heavy Equipment Operator

Plasser American Corp, Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

• 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 coordinate 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 document 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.
• Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator takes responsibility for performance as it relates to company goals, safety audits, and following company policies and procedures. Initiates follow up action as necessary including training, orientation, discipline, etc.
• Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator adhere to all safety training requirements and be a leader in maintaining a safety-first attitude.
• Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator reviews all project documentation and plans to ensure that the work in the field is built to the most recent specifications and drawings.
• Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator maintains a dedication to safety at all times by modeling, providing education and enforcing safe work practices and company policies and procedures.
• Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator ensures that proper safety equipment is available and used by all field personnel.
• 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 conducts daily briefing with team to review production goals, performance feedback, safety and schedule, hazards, and to solicit feedback from the workers.
• Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator communicates with customer and ensures a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator communicates with additional contractors or sub-contractors to coordinate work, goals, etc.
• Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator trains and motivates workers.
• Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator performs a variety of administrative tasks such as production reports, timesheets, equipment logs, inspection reports, change orders and updating project files.
• 75% travel in North America is required for this position. You will spend a lot of time away from home.

• Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position
• Heavy Equipment Operators / Heavy Equipment Operators / Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis

• Accrue 80 Hours of Paid Time Off during your first year of employment
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k) match of $0.50 for every $1.00 you contribute up to 6% of your salary
• You may receive a merit bonus after completion of the audit at the end of the fiscal year
• Free Short and Long Term…