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Production Tamper Operator
FRONTIER RAILROAD SERVICES, LLCOperator 1 responsible for operating and maintaining Mark IV Tamper for railroad construction projects. Ensuring safe operations and compliance with regulations in the Eastern United States.
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Hard Skills
Mark IV Tamper operationpreventative maintenancetroubleshootingrepairhydraulicselectronicsreading construction specificationsoperating power toolssafety checksemergency adjustments
Soft Skills
communicationsafety awarenesstraining othersteamworkproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detailagilitywillingness to learncustomer interaction
Tools & Technologies
heavy equipmentcomputersmobile devicesiPadsiPhonesPPEsafety manualsoperating instructionsmaintenance instructionsDOT regulations
Industry Keywords
railroad constructionsafety regulationspreventative maintenanceoperating proceduresconstruction specificationshazard avoidanceconfined spacesweight liftingemergency proceduresworkplace safety
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Operate Specialized equipment. (i.e. Mark IV Tamper.)
- Performs preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Maintains proper equipment appearance and cleanliness.
- May perform labor duties as needed.
- Communicates with supervisor throughout the job process.
- Practices safe working habits.
- Ensures working conditions are safe and that proper PPE is being used as job duties require.
- Follow DOT regulations; ensuring proper permits and driving regulations are followed.
- Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.
- Performs equipment safety and maintenance checks, 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 required.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Safe and efficient operation of machine.
- 3+ years of experience operating a Mark IV Tamper in a railroad construction environment.
- Excellent safety record.
- Ability to communicate well with co-workers, customers, and supervisors.
- Ability to operate power tools.
- Experience operating computers and mobile devices such as iPads and iPhones.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair machine.
- Have a working knowledge of hydraulics/electronics.
- Ability to read and understand construction specifications.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability and willingness to be trained as well as train others on the machine.
- Agility to navigate into confined spaces if necessary, ability to crouch, stoop, bend and lift heavy weight in excess of 50 pounds.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive wage.
- Medical, dental and vision care.
- Life insurance and disability.
- 401k retirement plan.
- Discretionary profit-sharing bonus.
- Daily per diem in most cases.
- Hotel and travel expenses paid in most cases.
- Opportunity to advance with a growing company.