Equipment Operator

Key Job Elements

• Operate Wheel Loader and/or tracked heavy equipment to move and process railcars and various scrap materials;
• Operate skid steer or forklift to stage and palletize small parts;
• Load and unload materials for transport;
• Perform basic maintenance as needed;
• Effectively communicate with team members and customers;
• Complete daily inspection and record keeping of equipment;

Advanced duties and responsibilities

• Monitor and assess performance of yourself or other operators to improve efficiency;
• Ability to train others in safe and efficient operation of equipment.

Qualifications And Experience

• High School Diploma;
• 2-5 years of experience;

Essential and Physical Activities

• Strength – Able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance;
• Motion – Employee will sit for the majority of the shift, may kneel, squat and climb steps as needed throughout the day;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness. The ability to see details at close range or at a distance;
• Work Environment- Work in all weather conditions;
• Emotional Demands – Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations;
• Safety – Position is a safety sensitive position. Position requires following all safety procedures, policies and PPE requirements such that include hand, head, eye, hand, ear and foot protection.

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.
• Competitive Salary;
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting);
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance;
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Paid Vacation;
• Paid Holidays;
• Paid Time-Off (PTO);
• Employee Assistance Plan;
• Education Assistance Program;
• Employee Recognition Programs;
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans;
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans;
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs;

EEO

• Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.