Experienced Equipment Operator

About the role

Road & Rail Services is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to support our mechanical railroad operation in Butler, Pennsylvania. This position is designed for someone who already has hands-on experience operating heavy equipment, construction equipment, loaders, forklifts, material-handling equipment, or other industrial machinery and understands the responsibility that comes with working around large equipment. You'll work in an active railroad environment supporting daily mechanical and material-handling operations. Safety awareness, equipment knowledge, good judgment, and dependable attendance are essential to success in this position. Previous equipment operating experience is required. Railroad experience is preferred but is not required for candidates who bring strong equipment experience from construction, manufacturing, industrial, mining, material handling, or similar operations. This is a hands-on outdoor industrial position, not a climate-controlled warehouse job. Employees must be comfortable working around active railroad tracks, railcars, heavy machinery, vehicles, and mechanical operations. Work may be performed outdoors throughout the year in heat, cold, rain, wind, and other changing weather conditions. Road & Rail Services provides rail-related operational and maintenance services throughout North America. Our teams support railroad, industrial, mechanical, and transportation operations where safety and reliable performance are critical.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and material-handling machinery safely and efficiently
• Move, position, load, and unload materials, parts, tools, and equipment
• Complete required pre-operation equipment inspections
• Recognize and report mechanical problems, damage, leaks, or other equipment concerns
• Maneuver equipment safely around railcars, tracks, vehicles, employees, and other site hazards
• Support railroad mechanical operations based on daily workload and production needs
• Follow designated travel paths and site operating procedures
• Maintain awareness of changing conditions and surrounding personnel while equipment is in operation
• Follow equipment capacity limits and established operating requirements
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, or equipment concerns
• Assist with physical and general operational tasks when equipment operation is not required
• Follow all Road & Rail Services, customer, and railroad safety requirements

Requirements

Previous heavy equipment operating experience required. Railroad experience is preferred but not required for candidates with strong equipment experience from construction, manufacturing, industrial, mining, material handling, or similar operations.

Qualifications

• Previous Heavy Equipment Or Industrial Equipment Operating Experience
• Experience with loaders, forklifts, construction equipment, material-handling machinery, or similar equipment
• Strong understanding of safe equipment operation
• Ability to perform and document basic pre-use equipment inspections
• Experience Working Around Moving Machinery And Other