Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator – Railroad Industry

Location: Butler, PA
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Company: Road & Rail Services

Build a Career in Railroad Operations

Road & Rail Services is hiring a dependable Equipment Operator to join our mechanical operation in Butler, Pennsylvania . This is a hands-on position located at a working railroad facility where safety, teamwork, and reliability are essential every day.

If you have experience operating heavy equipment, construction equipment, forklifts, loaders, industrial machinery, or material-handling equipment , your background may transfer well to this position. Previous railroad experience is helpful but not required . We are interested in candidates who are comfortable working around large equipment, following detailed safety procedures, and learning the railroad industry.

This is not a climate-controlled warehouse position. Work is performed primarily in an active industrial and railroad environment, including outdoor conditions throughout the year.

What You'll Do

As an Equipment Operator, you will support the mechanical operation by safely operating equipment and assisting with the movement of materials, parts, tools, and other items needed by the facility.

Responsibilities may include:

Safely operate assigned heavy equipment and material-handling equipment

Move, load, unload, and position materials and equipment throughout the facility

Perform daily pre-use inspections and identify potential equipment concerns

Support mechanical and railroad operations as directed by site leadership

Maintain organized and safe work areas

Follow established procedures when working around railcars, tracks, vehicles, and moving equipment

Use proper PPE and comply with company, customer, and railroad safety requirements

Assist with general labor and other operational duties when equipment operation is not required

Report unsafe conditions, equipment damage, or maintenance concerns immediately

Maintain dependable attendance and arrive prepared for scheduled shifts

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates should be comfortable working in a physical, safety-sensitive industrial environment . We are looking for individuals who:

Have previous equipment operation, construction, industrial, manufacturing, railroad, or similar hands-on experience

Can safely work around heavy machinery and railroad equipment

Are comfortable working outdoors in heat, cold, rain, wind, and changing weather conditions

Can stand, walk, bend, climb, lift, and perform physical work throughout the shift

Can follow written and verbal safety instructions

Understand the importance of attendance, communication, and teamwork

Are willing to learn railroad-specific procedures and mechanical-site operations

Pay & Benefits

Starting Pay: $24.00 per hour

Road & Rail Services offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Weekly safety incentive opportunities

Annual steel-toe boot allowance

Company-provided PPE

Opportunities for advancement and promotion from within

Veteran-friendly workplace

Long-term career opportunities within the railroad and transportation industry

Start Your Railroad Career

If you enjoy operating equipment, working with your hands, and being part of an active industrial operation, this could be an excellent opportunity to build experience in the railroad mechanical industry .

Apply today for the Equipment Operator position in Butler, PA, and put your equipment experience to work in the rail industry.

Road & Rail Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.