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Backhoe / On-Track Equipment Operator (Traveling) - Railroad Services

@ Great Basin Industrial
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Operating backhoe, Setting up equipment, Inspecting equipment
Requirements Summary:Operate backhoes and heavy equipment safely; inspect and maintain; lead crew; communicate with Superintendents; valid driver’s license; railroad/heavy civil exp preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Backhoe, Tamper, Ballast Regulator, On-track equipment
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Job Description

Pay Type: Hourly, negotiable DOE

Location: Winnemucca, NV andIntermountain West (UT, ID, WY, NV, AZ, and surrounding regions)

Employment Type: Hourly, Full-Time; travel and weekend work required

Travel: Regular travel throughout the Intermountain West required

GBI Railroad Services recognizes that earthwork is a critical component of nearly all railroad construction and maintenance projects. Our Backhoe Operators are skilled craft professionals at the core of our operations, supporting safe and efficient delivery of railroad infrastructure across the Intermountain West.

This hourly position performs a wide variety of earthwork, construction, and maintenance tasks and regularly transitions between duties as workflow demands. In addition to operating a backhoe, the successful candidate will be trained to operate specialized on-track railroad equipment, including Tamper machines and Ballast Regulators. Candidates are hired with the intent to develop proficiency in both off-track and on-track equipment operations.