Mark II Tamper Operator - American Track
Mulberry, FL 33860
About the Job
Tamper Operator
Description
Build your career with an innovative and sustainable railroad maintenance and construction team at American Track! Our company is rapidly growing, and we have plenty of opportunities available for accelerated advancement. We believe that having happy and healthy employees is key to our success, and we offer a wide range of competitive benefits to help our team manage their physical and financial wellness. If you're looking to grow in a hands-on and collaborative environment with one of the most experienced companies in the industry, we'd love to hear from you. Start your adventure building America’s infrastructure today!
The Mark II Tamper Operator handles the maintenance and operation of a Mark II Tamper as part of the company's surfacing unit. A Railroad Tamper Operator is an hourly skilled craft position that works on construction/maintenance projects and any combination of the duties below. A Mark II Operator performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the workflow dictates. The individual in this position will also be trained on and operate specialty railroad machinery that include a Tamper machine and Ballast Regulator (experience on these machines is a plus). The applicant is being hired with the intent of being used as an operator of a motor grader and our on-track machines. Some travel/weekend work should be expected.
What You'll Do:
• Operate all machinery in a safe manner, keep equipment clean and well-maintained, perform required maintenance, and notify supervisor/mechanic if equipment needs repair
• Proper pre-start and daily maintenance, including lubrication and required documentation
• Monitor all engine gauges
• Operating skills in blade control
• Scrape and level dirt, shape and blade sub grades
• Balance and rough shaping of base course materials
• Operate to fine grade specifications, fine grade horizontal surfaces, shoulders and slopes, and perform dressing of shoulders and slopes
• Grade plan requirements and set grade standards
• Understand and use surveying equipment (levels, grade rods, GPS Rovers, etc.)
• Understand elevations and grade stakes
• Understand basic survey nomenclature as well as production and quantity requirements
• Demonstrate the ability to lead a crew, delegate work within work scope, and assist crews with necessary labor on an as-needed basis
• Use automatic grade control system
• Schedule work, maintain production, and set forth specifications and plans
• Judge distance and slopes accurately and make decisions based on verifiable standards
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts including operating on-track machinery
• Ability and willingness to be trained as well as train others on the machine
Why You'll Love Working for Us:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• PTO and Holidays
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401K
REQUIREMENTS:
What We Need from You:
• At least two years of previous experience as a Mark II Jupiter 2 system required
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen required
• Understand work directions and communicate effectively with Superintendents and fellow employees
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time; stoop, bend, and crouch; lift and carry 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance; frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the use of hand power tools; climb on/off heavy mobile equipment safely; walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground, in varying weather
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple activities of the construction site, including activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat, rain, etc.)
• Work near heavy equipment and moving machinery with periodic exposure to high levels of noise, grease, and dust
Description
Build your career with an innovative and sustainable railroad maintenance and construction team at American Track! Our company is rapidly growing, and we have plenty of opportunities available for accelerated advancement. We believe that having happy and healthy employees is key to our success, and we offer a wide range of competitive benefits to help our team manage their physical and financial wellness. If you're looking to grow in a hands-on and collaborative environment with one of the most experienced companies in the industry, we'd love to hear from you. Start your adventure building America’s infrastructure today!
The Mark II Tamper Operator handles the maintenance and operation of a Mark II Tamper as part of the company's surfacing unit. A Railroad Tamper Operator is an hourly skilled craft position that works on construction/maintenance projects and any combination of the duties below. A Mark II Operator performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the workflow dictates. The individual in this position will also be trained on and operate specialty railroad machinery that include a Tamper machine and Ballast Regulator (experience on these machines is a plus). The applicant is being hired with the intent of being used as an operator of a motor grader and our on-track machines. Some travel/weekend work should be expected.
What You'll Do:
• Operate all machinery in a safe manner, keep equipment clean and well-maintained, perform required maintenance, and notify supervisor/mechanic if equipment needs repair
• Proper pre-start and daily maintenance, including lubrication and required documentation
• Monitor all engine gauges
• Operating skills in blade control
• Scrape and level dirt, shape and blade sub grades
• Balance and rough shaping of base course materials
• Operate to fine grade specifications, fine grade horizontal surfaces, shoulders and slopes, and perform dressing of shoulders and slopes
• Grade plan requirements and set grade standards
• Understand and use surveying equipment (levels, grade rods, GPS Rovers, etc.)
• Understand elevations and grade stakes
• Understand basic survey nomenclature as well as production and quantity requirements
• Demonstrate the ability to lead a crew, delegate work within work scope, and assist crews with necessary labor on an as-needed basis
• Use automatic grade control system
• Schedule work, maintain production, and set forth specifications and plans
• Judge distance and slopes accurately and make decisions based on verifiable standards
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts including operating on-track machinery
• Ability and willingness to be trained as well as train others on the machine
Why You'll Love Working for Us:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• PTO and Holidays
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401K
REQUIREMENTS:
What We Need from You:
• At least two years of previous experience as a Mark II Jupiter 2 system required
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen required
• Understand work directions and communicate effectively with Superintendents and fellow employees
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time; stoop, bend, and crouch; lift and carry 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance; frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the use of hand power tools; climb on/off heavy mobile equipment safely; walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground, in varying weather
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple activities of the construction site, including activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat, rain, etc.)
• Work near heavy equipment and moving machinery with periodic exposure to high levels of noise, grease, and dust
Source : American Track
