Railroad Equipment Operator

Martinus is a market leading, full-service railway infrastructure company that builds and maintains large scale railroads and intermodals within North America. We have the internal resources necessary to construct full turnkey railway projects for the Class 1, Short Line and Industrial markets.

Education / Credentials:

• Must be 18 years or older
• High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience a plus.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred

Key Job Elements:

The primary duties include and are not limited to the following:

• Maintain a safety conscious work ethic.
• Maneuver vehicles and other machinery around construction areas.
• Prepares a designated site for building.
• Utilization of construction vehicles such as tamper and regulator.
• May assist in the construction or repair of bridges, crossings, and railways, or may build private industry structures.
• May operate machines that dig trenches, excavate construction sites, or lift heavy equipment, grade land or pave roads.
• Should possess acute visual perception abilities to accurately judge distances.
• A good understanding of electronics to operate many of the newer vehicles designed with electronic controls.
• Daily equipment inspection and maintenance.
• Use handheld mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources.
• Will obey all traffic laws, ordinances, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices.
• Be familiar with federal and state regulations as they relate to the railroad industry.
• Ability to update rules and manuals to assure continuous compliance with all railroad regulations.
• Adhere to and promote safe work practices.
• Effectively communicate with team members and customers.

Qualifications and Experience:

• This is a traveling role 100% of the time. Schedules are usually two or three weeks on the road and then home for one week.
• Must be able and have a willingness to work safe.
• Previous experience operating a tamper or regulator.
• Able to work in a team environment and individually.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, willingness to take direction.
• Willingness to tackle new and challenging tasks.
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Must pass Federal background check
• Ability to comply with FRA 219 drug program
• Possess and demonstrate knowledge of FRA 213 rules and regulations

Working Conditions:

** Must be willing to work in all types of weather conditions**

** Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, on-call, nights, weekends & holidays**

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Work in all weather conditions and on all terrain, from early morning hours until late afternoon.
• Essential physical requirements, such climbing, standing, bending, twisting and lifting.
• Exposures encountered, such as hazardous materials, loud noise, extreme heat/cold.
• Travel requirements as assigned.