Assistant Operator

About the role

This role is 100% travel with 6 weeks of vacation time each year. Wabtec covers all travel costs including flight and hotel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct DOT Vehicle Inspection Checks before and after each trip.
• Drive Rail Inspection Vehicles on the road and on the rail in support of rail flaw detection activities.
• Maintains and submits accurate electronic driver logs, fuel reports, and any other required documentation.
• Assists the Chief Operator during testing activities.
• Maintain the Rail Inspection Vehicle's test carriage.
• Marks defective rails with permanent marking pens, spray paint, and flagging tape.
• Light housekeeping duties to keep a clean work environment.
• Pairs with the Chief Operator to maintain 5S
• Grease, lube, and tighten bolts, and repair or have repaired defective parts on the ultrasonic testing carriage as necessary – any adjustments or repairs would be under the supervision of the Chief Operator.
• Maintains accurate business expense records.
• Maintains the vehicle's inventory by submitting monthly inventory and maintenance reports following specified guidelines.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• One or more years of professional driver experience is preferred.
• Good driving habits and experience with larger trucks.
• Some mechanical ability/knowledge of basic hand tools.
• General computer skills, Knowledge of Office 365 and Microsoft Windows.
• Willing to be away from home for an extended period. This role requires frequent and extended travel (estimated ~60% travel).
• Previous railroad experience is a plus.
• Must be a team player and willing to do what it takes to make the customer happy in a safe and ethical manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• One or more years of professional driver experience is preferred.
• Good driving habits and experience with larger trucks.
• Some mechanical ability/knowledge of basic hand tools.
• General computer skills, Knowledge of Office 365 and Microsoft Windows.
• Willing to be away from home for an extended period. This role requires frequent and extended travel (estimated ~60% travel).
• Previous railroad experience is a plus.
• Must be a team player and willing to do what it takes to make the customer happy in a safe and ethical manner.

Skills

• DOT Vehicle Inspection Checks.
• Driving Rail Inspection Vehicles.
• Maintaining Electronic Driver Logs.
• Supporting Rail Flaw Detection Activities.
• Maintaining Test Carriages.
• Marking Defective Rails.
• Performing Light Housekeeping Duties.
• Maintaining 5S Practices.
• Greasing, Lubing, and Tightening Bolts.
• Repairing Defective Parts.
• Maintaining Business Expense Records.
• Maintaining Vehicle Inventory.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$22 per hour

Schedule

Extensive travel within the continental United States. This "Road Warrior" position requires extensive travel (up to several months on the road at a time).