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    Backhoe Operator - Houston, United States - American Track

    American Track
    American Track Houston, United States

    1 week ago

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    Job DescriptionBackhoe Operator

    Build your career with an innovative and sustainable railroad maintenance and construction team Our company is rapidly growing, and we have plenty of opportunities available for accelerated advancement. We believe that having happy and healthy employees is key to our success, and we offer a wide range of competitive benefits to help our team manage their physical and financial wellness. If you're looking to grow in a hands-on and collaborative environment with one of the most experienced and fastest growing companies in the industry, we'd love to hear from you. Start your adventure building America's infrastructure today

    We recognize that earthwork is a vital part of almost all railroad construction projects, and our Backhoe Operators are at the heart of our operations. The Backhoe Operator is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that works on construction and maintenance projects. The individual who fills this position will also be trained on and will operate specialty railroad machinery that includes a Tamper machine and Ballast Regulator. The applicant is being hired with the intent of working as a Backhoe Operator as well as an operator of our on-track machines. Some travel/weekend work should be expected.

    What You'll Do:
    • Set up and operate heavy construction equipment in a safe manner
    • Keep equipment clean and perform required maintenance
    • Proper pre-start and daily maintenance, including lubrication and required documentation
    • Operate equipment to grade or redistribute earth and move, load or unload material
    • Install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures
    • Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand/audio signals from crew members
    • Signal directions to coworkers
    • Study instructions, plans, and diagrams to establish work requirements
    • Locate underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work
    • Grade plan requirements and set grade standards
    • Lead a crew, delegate work within work scope, and assist crews with necessary labor on an as-needed basis
    • Understand production and quantity requirements and make decisions based on verifiable standards
    • Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts including operating on-track machinery
    • Ability and willingness to be trained as well as train others on the machine
    Why You'll Love Working for Us:
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
    • PTO and Holidays
    • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Short Term Disability Insurance
    • 401K
    What We Need from You:
    • At least two years of previous experience operating a backhoe required, with experience in a railroad construction environment REQUIRED.
    • Pre-employment background check and drug screen required
    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
    • Understand work directions and communicate effectively with Superintendents and fellow employees
    • Valid driver's license required
    • Ability to stand for extended periods of time; stoop, bend, and crouch; lift and carry at least 50 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance; frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the use of hand power tools; climb on/off heavy mobile equipment safely; walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground, in varying weather
    • Maintain constant alertness to the multiple activities of the construction site, including activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment
    • Work outdoors in all weather conditions (including very hot and very cold weather), near heavy equipment and moving machinery, and with periodic exposure to high levels of noise, grease, and dust
    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
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