Transportation Equipment Operator I

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation's impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation.

Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation - often to questions that haven't been asked yet.

Position Overview:

As a Transporter Equipment Operator, you play a critical role in keeping our rail operations moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule. In this handson position, you'll operate SelfPropelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) and other specialized equipment to maneuver rail vehicles throughout our facility and prepare them for shipment nationwide.

This role is ideal for seasoned Heavy Equipment Operators from construction, oil & gas, logging, crane operations, or military motor transport backgrounds who take pride in precision work and safety excellence. You'll work as part of a tightknit team while also having the trust and responsibility to operate independently in a dynamic, industrial environment.

If you enjoy operating complex equipment, solving logistical challenges, and seeing the tangible results of your work every day, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a visible impact.

What your day may look like:

• Coordinate closely with production teams to safely relocate rail vehicles across the facility.
• Operate specialized transport equipment including SPMTs, Rail King, Scheuerle Transporters, EconoLift, and Track Mobile.
• Load and unload rail car shells and support water testing of car shells and completed rail vehicles.
• Prepare rail vehicles for shipment by staging flat cars, loading vehicles onto trailers, and securing loads using approved tiedown methods.
• Perform vehicle and rigging inspections, ensuring proper load leveling and centerofgravity control.
• Install bolsters, bogies, or dollies on rail vehicles as required.
• Operate forklifts to support facility operations and material movement.
• Drive a fiveton truck for local material transport.
• Unload rail car shells using lifting jacks, forklifts, and related equipment.
• Follow all safety policies, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and Risk Control Measures-safety is always the top priority.

For your safety, we require:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator in industries such as construction, drilling rig, oil or gas, logging, crane operations, or military motor T operations.
• Extensive knowledge of safety protocols related to heavy equipment operations.
• Ability to work effectively in outdoor environments and adverse weather conditions.
• Strong physical fitness, including the ability to walk long distances on uneven surfaces and lift heavy equipment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using industrial tools related to heavy equipment operations.

Additional Information :

Upon offer of employment, candidates will be subject to a background check and drug screen.

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential job duties:

• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to climb stairs, steps, and ladders
• Frequently required to work on elevated platforms.
• Perform work overhead.
• Occasionally lift and move at most 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is consistently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is exposed to dust and fumes or airborne particles.

Candidates should be willing to work in non-climate-controlled environments and inclement weather if required or if applicable.

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and healthy work-life balance- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits - starting Day 1!
• Solve the world's most significant problems - Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off!

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:

This position is located in Sacramento, CA. The starting hourly range for this position is $24.52. There is also a 10% shift differential for second shift. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Join the growing team at our world-class train manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA. Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger locomotives and coaches, and light rail vehicles.

You'll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:
The pay for this position is $24.52 per hour, plus an additional 10% shift differential for second shift shift differential. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

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