Railroad Tamper Operator / Maintainer - Experience Required - Full-time

Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It’s a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track.

Railroad Operator / Maintainer Accountabilities:

• Railroad Operator / Maintainer operates Plasser tamping and Surfacing machines to perform the raising, leveling and aligning of the Railroad Track Structure to the desired specifications of the owner and per the precise job specifications and requirements.
• Railroad Operator / Maintainer performs the tamping and regulating of ballast machines and other operator’s tasks required for surfacing operations.
• Railroad Operator / Maintainer inspects and maintains trucks and equipment on a daily basis including but not limited to any attached apparatuses such as boom, hi-rail gear, tools, etc.
• Railroad Operator / Maintainer operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures including the daily equipment safety and maintenance checks.
• Railroad Operator / Maintainer performs mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs in the field and or the shop.
• Railroad Operator / Maintainer drives machines onto truck trailers and or flat cars
• Railroad Operator / Maintainer adheres to all safety training requirements and be a leader in maintaining a safety-first attitude.
• Railroad Operator / Maintainer communicates with customer, contractors and subcontractors to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Railroad Operator / Maintainer will travel 90% of the time within North America is required for this position. You will spend a lot of time away from home, especially during the Spring/Summer months.

Railroad Operator / Maintainer Requirements:

• Railroad Operator / Maintainer must have familiarity with tamping/surfacing equipment and procedures common to the industry.
• Railroad Operator / Maintainer must be a strong communicator across multiple functions.
• Railroad Operator / Maintainer must have a valid driver’s license
• Railroad Operator / Maintainer must have or be able to obtain a passport
• Railroad Operator / Maintainer is subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Railroad Operator / Maintainer is subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position
• Railroad Operator / Maintainer must successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Benefits at Plasser American:

• Accrue 80 Hours of Paid Time Off during your first year of employment
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k) match of $0.50 for every $1.00 you contribute up to 6% of your salary
• You may receive a merit bonus after completion of the audit at the end of the fiscal year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Short and Long Term Disability after 90 days of employment
• Free Life Insurance – 2 times your annual salary
• Company Events
• Free employee medical and dental coverage. – valued at $7,500.00

About Plasser American:

As part of the Plasser family brand, which is the largest Maintenance of Way equipment provider in the world, PAC is a rapidly growing provider of railway equipment in North America. Continuing for the next few years, PAC will continue to make significant investments in the North American Market including a new office building and a substantial addition to our manufacturing facility. PAC is making the needed investments to continue its growth trajectory for many years to come. The next several years will be an exciting time of transformation. We look to the future to enhance our team and achieve our goals.