Omaha Track is the innovative product and service supplier to the railroad industry-dedicated to providing excellence, quality, and value.  We are committed to remaining the industry leader by focusing on continuous growth and improvement in our 4 areas of focus:  Materials/Railroad Services/Equipment/Terminal Services.

Position Description

The Heavy Equipment Operator serves as a heavy equipment operator on their assigned crew, which entails reclaiming used railroad material. 

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Demonstrate and promote a safe work environment within their crew and with those they work with
• Operate an excavator, rail grinder, rail tester or other heavy equipment to pick up and transport railroad material
• Sort railroad material using specialized heavy equipment
• Select safe stockpile locations for transfer; load railroad ties and other track material onto trucks/into rail cars
• Conduct hi-rail operations in accordance with railroad regulations
• Order and coordinate the scheduling of trucks/rail cars to the job site
• Participate in all job briefings, follow railroad protection limits, and conduct proper radio communications
• Complete the daily activity summary and submit electronically in accordance with established deadlines
• Practice proper housekeeping with clean, properly maintained vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Inspect and maintain company vehicles and equipment in accordance with policies and procedures
• Accurately complete and maintain a driver’s log in accordance with requirements
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements, policies, and procedures
• Report all job site incidents and injuries to Field Manager immediately
• Complete and maintain all required safety training and certifications
• Measure and cut rail into required lengths to maximize resale opportunity; maintain counts of prepped rail
• Pick up pieces of railroad ties which are too small to handle with specialized equipment and load as directed
• Complete fire risk assessments and use fire prevention techniques, including fire watch duties

 Minor Areas of Responsibility

• Demonstrate and promote a safe work environment within their crew and with those they work with
• Operate an excavator, rail grinder, rail tester or other heavy equipment to pick up and transport railroad material
• Sort railroad material using specialized heavy equipment
• Select safe stockpile locations for transfer; load railroad ties and other track material onto trucks/into rail cars
• Conduct hi-rail operations in accordance with railroad regulations
• Order and coordinate the scheduling of trucks/rail cars to the job site
• Participate in all job briefings, follow railroad protection limits, and conduct proper radio communications
• Complete the daily activity summary and submit electronically in accordance with established deadlines
• Practice proper housekeeping with clean, properly maintained vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Inspect and maintain company vehicles and equipment in accordance with policies and procedures
• Accurately complete and maintain a driver’s log in accordance with requirements
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements, policies, and procedures
• Report all job site incidents and injuries to Field Manager immediately
• Complete and maintain all required safety training and certifications 

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 7 - 10 years of experience operating heavy mechanical equipment is required
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Demonstrated strong mechanical and intermediate mathematical skills
• Effective listening skills, including the ability to interpret, document, and follow oral instructions
• Valid commercial driver’s license required (must not have any major driving offenses within the last three years)
• Must be able to pass a railroad background check to obtain and maintain the credentials to work on railroad property (i.e., no criminal convictions within the last seven years, must not have completed a jail sentence or probation within the last five years)

 Work Requirements

• Dependable and consistent attendance/punctuality
• Understand and accurately interpret/follow laws, rules, regulations, and other railroad/Omaha Track guidelines
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with a diverse group
• Ability to use company issued technology, including a laptop and smartphone
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment
• Ability to transverse and work on uneven surfaces in an outdoor environment submit to all elements/conditions
• Ability to change easily from one task to another (varying in nature) and deal with competing demands
• Ability to meet all functional requirements including, but not limited to: lifting/carrying (up to 100lbs), sitting, kneeling, climbing, standing, walking, bending, squatting, pulling, finger dexterity, and reaching above/below shoulders
• Personal protective equipment must be used/worn as required

 Special Position Requirements

• Travel:  This position requires up to 24 consecutive days of travel per month 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Omaha Track, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.