Railroad Construction Heavy Equipment Operator

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Job description:

Are you ready to make an impact? STX Corporation, a 40-year family owned and operated Railroad Services company based in Georgia, is looking for skilled Equipment Operators to help drive the success of our railroad construction projects. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in maintaining the safety and efficiency of our job sites while utilizing your expertise to operate heavy equipment.

** Why STX? **

- Competitive pay and benefits

- Opportunity for career growth and development

- Work with a dynamic team committed to excellence and safety

** Requirements **

- Proven experience in equipment operation

- Ability to travel

- Knowledge of safety protocols in construction environments

- Strong work ethic and reliability

Experience & Education

• Minimum of 3 years of operating construction equipment, including front-end loaders, backhoes, skid steers, and excavators.
• Completion of training in heavy equipment operation or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements.
• Proficient with computers and smartphones.

Other Qualifications

• CDL license is a plus but not required.
• Clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel to other jobsites, with overnight stays as required.
• Must be able to travel 2-4 weeks at a time.
• Comfortable working in outdoor conditions, including inclement weather.
• Must be drug-free and able to pass pre-employment and random DOT/FRA tests.

Employee Benefits

• Per Diem for overnight stays.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Accident, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance offered.
• Company-provided Group Life coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, skid steers, and front-end loaders on railroad construction sites.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
• Adhere to OSHA, MSHA, and FRA safety guidelines to maintain a secure work environment.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure projects are completed efficiently and on schedule.
• Utilize mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Drive commercial vehicles to transport equipment and materials as needed.

This position will be needed to complete a local project. Once the project is complete, we can decide what the next steps are for the right candidate. Which means: if you want a full-time offer following this project, you will need to be safety oriented, be ready for work every day as assigned, and work as a team while professionally representing STX.

Apply today and take the next step toward a rewarding career in the Railroad Construction Industry! 

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CDL (Required)

Work Location: In person