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Ameritrack Heavy Equipment Operator - Indiana

Marmon Holdings, Inc. | Remote, IN

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Posted Date 11/21/2024
Description Ameritrack Rail

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

AMERITRACK RAIL
Position: Heavy Equipment Operator - Indiana
Job Overview
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy machinery to support rail track construction projects. This includes handling equipment such as backhoes and loaders, performing maintenance, and adhering to safety standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Operate loaders, backhoes, and other heavy equipment to load, haul, and unload various materials, equipment, and supplies.
  • Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment, referring defects or needed repairs to the supervisor. Clean and maintain equipment as necessary.
  • Ensure all duties are performed in compliance with company safety standards and procedures.
  • When needed, perform track laborer duties, assisting with rail construction and other tasks on site.
Qualifications
The qualifications listed below are required to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Education and/or Experience
  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • 2-4 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
  • Previous experience with rail construction equipment is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment such as backhoes and front-end loaders.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to job sites for extended periods.
  • Strong attention to detail to ensure proper equipment operation and safety.
  • Superior communication skills, including verbal, non-verbal, and written communication. Active listening skills are essential.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team and collaborate effectively with others.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Language Skills
  • Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write basic correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings to customers, clients, and other employees.
Mathematical Skills
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to solve typical problems encountered in rail construction projects.
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations
  • Certification required if operating on track controlled by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Physical Demands
The physical demands listed below represent those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
  • Regularly required to sit, talk, and listen.
  • Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to operate control levers, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Ability to navigate uneven surfaces, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods when necessary.
  • Must be able to lift and/or move heavy weights.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those typically encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
  • Exposure to outside weather conditions and the possibility of working nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and high noise levels.
  • Occasional exposure to high, precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
Base Hourly Rate: $17.98

Max Hourly Rate: $36.30

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
Salary17.98 Hour
Trade
Equipment Operator
Per Diem
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