Backhoe Operator I

American Track recognizes that earthwork is a vital part of almost all railroad construction projects. With our equipment and expertise, we offer a broad range of earthwork services 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 and performs any combination of the duties described below. A backhoe operator typically performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the workflow dictates. The applicant who fills this position will also be trained on and operate specialty railroad machinery that include 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. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, holiday pay, 401k and a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.Job Responsibilities:Operate all machinery in a safe mannerSets up heavy construction equipment1+ years of experience operating a backhoe with experience in a railroad construction environment preferred.Proper pre-start and daily Maintenance- Including lubrication and required documentationKeep equipment clean and well-maintained (perform required maintenance)Operates equipment to grade or redistribute earthOperates equipment to move, load or unload materialInstalls equipment or attachments on machinery or related structuresSignals directions or warnings to coworkersCoordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew membersLocates underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning workStudies instructions, plans, and diagrams to establish work requirementsGrade plan requirements and set grade standardsDemonstrate the ability to lead a crew and delegate work within work scopeUnderstand production and quantity requirementsMake decisions based on verifiable standardsPerform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts including operating on-track machineryAssist crews with necessary labor on an as-needed basisAbility and willingness to be trained as well as train others on the machine