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Tamper Operator - Mark IV
•4 days ago
Verified Pay | $25-$28 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Somerset, Kentucky |
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Job Description
Job Description
Salary: $25-$28/hr
remote work
Job Summary
Must have experience operating a Mark IV Tamper.
The Mark IV Tamper Operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the equipment.
Major Responsibilities:
- Operate Mark IV tamper
- Perform preventative maintenance and safety checks on equipment
- Maintain equipment at proper operating leaves and appearance
- Assist laborers as needed
- Clear lines of communication with supervisor and other equipment operators
- Always work safely and wear required PPE
- Follow DOT regulations
- Be aware of surroundings and hazards that may be present
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or the management team
Requirements:
- Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment
- Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery, specifically a Mark IV Tamper
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- Railroad knowledge and experience
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must meet all medical fitness for DOT Medical Card
- Must be a team player
- Welding skills a plus
- Mechanic skills a plus
- Valid Class A CDL a plus
Working Conditions:
- Outdoors, year-round in the Eastern United States
- You will work in extreme hot and cold weather, rain, snow, etc.
- Work environment consists of loud, moving equipment
- 8 to 12 hour work days on the road 8 straight days
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly, and more at times
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $25-$28/hr DOE
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental/Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Plus more
Schedule:
- 8 hour to 12 hour shift
- Weekday and weekend work
- 8-day rotations
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- 2 years railroad and 1 year Mark IV Tamper experience required.
License/Certification:
- Class A Driver's License a plus
Work Location: On the road, travel to and from the jobsite in company vehicles with the crew.
Vorst Rail Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
construction, Mark IV, railroad, Tamper Operator
remote work