Heavy Equipment Operators / Ballast Machine Operator
Operate Shoulder Ballast Cleaners and Undercutting machines to perform the work the machine is designed for
Inspects and maintains trucks and equipment on a daily basis
Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures
Performs daily equipment safety and maintenance checks, making emergency adjustments as necessary and documentation per daily inspection and repairs reports
Takes actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects
Studies instructions, plans, and diagrams to establish work requirements
Performs mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs in the field and or the shop
Communicates with Plasser American Business Unit Managers and Railroad representative on daily production, safety issues, and mechanical repairs
Orders parts on their own and communicates with appropriate railroad representative
Keeps records of material and equipment usage and problems
Coordinate work schedules with Railroad EIC, third party contractors and others
Pre-plans work activities with railroad to develop best means and methods, including safety action plans
Document job progress and maintain a safe and clean workplace
Plans the day-to-day operations with customer on assigned task and ensures that proper resources are in place for the timely completion of work, including labor, tools, equipment and material
Takes responsibility for performance as it relates to company goals, safety audits, and following company policies and procedures
Initiates follow up action as necessary including training, orientation, discipline, etc
Adhere to all safety training requirements and be a leader in maintaining a safety-first attitude
Reviews all project documentation and plans to ensure that the work in the field is built to the most recent specifications and drawings
Maintains a dedication to safety at all times by modeling, providing education and enforcing safe work practices and company policies and procedures
Ensures that proper safety equipment is available and used by all field personnel
Takes actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers and falling objects
Conducts daily briefing with team to review production goals, performance feedback, safety and schedule, hazards, and to solicit feedback from the workers
Communicates with customer and ensures a high level of customer satisfaction
Communicates with additional contractors or sub-contractors to coordinate work, goals, etc.
Trains and motivates workers
Performs a variety of administrative tasks such as production reports, timesheets, equipment logs, inspection reports, change orders and updating project files
75% travel in North America is required for this position. You will spend a lot of time away from home
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review
Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position
Heavy Equipment Operators / Heavy Equipment Operators / Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis