About this role
Equipment Operator – Railroad Industry
Location: Butler, PA
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Company: Road & Rail Services
Build a Career in Railroad Operations
Road & Rail Services is hiring a dependable Equipment Operator to join our mechanical operation in Butler, Pennsylvania. This is a hands-on position located at a working railroad facility where safety, teamwork, and reliability are essential every day.
If you have experience operating heavy equipment, construction equipment, forklifts, loaders, industrial machinery, or material-handling equipment, your background may transfer well to this position. Previous railroad experience is helpful but not required. We are interested in candidates who are comfortable working around large equipment, following detailed safety procedures, and learning the railroad industry.
This is not a climate-controlled warehouse position. Work is performed primarily in an active industrial and railroad environment, including outdoor conditions throughout the year.
What You'll Do
As an Equipment Operator, you will support the mechanical operation by safely operating equipment and assisting with the movement of materials, parts, tools, and other items needed by the facility.
Responsibilities may include:
Safely operate assigned heavy equipment and material-handling equipment
Move, load, unload, and position materials and equipment throughout the facility
Perform daily pre-use inspections and identify potential equipment concerns
Support mechanical and railroad operations as directed by site leadership
Maintain organized and safe work areas
Follow established procedures when working around railcars, tracks, vehicles, and moving equipment
Use proper PPE and comply with company, customer, and railroad safety requirements
Assist with general labor and other operational duties when equipment operation is not required
Report unsafe conditions, equipment damage, or maintenance concerns immediately
Maintain dependable attendance and arrive prepared for scheduled shifts
What We're Looking For
Successful candidates should be comfortable working in a physical, safety-sensitive industrial environment. We are looking for individuals who:
Have previous equipment operation, construction, industrial, manufacturing, railroad, or similar hands-on experience
Can safely work around heavy machinery and railroad equipment
Are comfortable working outdoors in heat, cold, rain, wind, and changing weather conditions
Can stand, walk, bend, climb, lift, and perform physical work throughout the shift
Can follow written and verbal safety instructions
Understand the importance of attendance, communication, and teamwork
Are willing to learn railroad-specific procedures and mechanical-site operations
Pay & Benefits
Starting Pay: $24.00 per hour
Road & Rail Services offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays and vacation
Weekly safety incentive opportunities
Annual steel-toe boot allowance
Company-provided PPE
Opportunities for advancement and promotion from within
Veteran-friendly workplace
Long-term career opportunities within the railroad and transportation industry
Start Your Railroad Career
If you enjoy operating equipment, working with your hands, and being part of an active industrial operation, this could be an excellent opportunity to build experience in the railroad mechanical industry.
Apply today for the Equipment Operator position in Butler, PA, and put your equipment experience to work in the rail industry.
Road & Rail Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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