Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator

Reporting to the Foreman or designate, the Boom Truck Operator performs a variety of tasks related to the operation of heavy construction and maintenance of way equipment in the construction and maintenance of track.

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• Health & Dental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Pension
• Competitive Vacation
• Room for advancement provided

• Unionized Position
• Salary Range: $47.12

Reporting to the Foreman or designate, the Boom Truck Operator performs a variety of tasks related to the operation of heavy construction and maintenance of way equipment in the construction and maintenance of track.

• Operates one or several types of boom trucks and grapple trucks, on rail or road.
• Keep up on all reports and keep the trucks in good safe working order.
• Operates equipment to move, load, or unload material.
• Installs equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures.
• Signals directions or warnings to coworkers.
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.
• Performs equipment safety and maintenance checks.
• 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.
• Repairs and maintains equipment, making emergency adjustments as necessary.
• Takes actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• Studies instructions, plans, and diagrams to establish work requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of one year experience operating heavy equipment in a construction environment.
• Must have an AZ License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Driving Record.
• Must have a valid 0-8 ton Crane ticket.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety requirements and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand construction specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Works at construction sites.
• Uses hands to handle and control materials, tools and vehicle controls.
• Sits for long periods of time in a closed vehicle.
• Uses repetitive motions.
• Uses close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Moves or lifts heavy equipment and objects up to 50 pounds.
  
  Uses eye-hand-foot coordination.
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts.???
• Exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
• Exposed to loud noise.
• Travel required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR Rail Works without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.

PNR Rail Works is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR Rail Works will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.