QC Operator 2024

Job Title: Operator            

Status & Salary:  Non-Exempt, hourly; based on related experience and skills

Company Overview:

Queen City Railroad Construction, Inc operates as a railroad construction contractor for building and repairing railroad tracks primarily in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern regions of the United States.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• The person in this position operates equipment as part of a crew to build, repair, or maintain railroad track
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures
• Perform equipment safety and maintenance checks
• Perform laborer duties as needed
• Practice safe working habits and ensure proper PPE is being used
• Communicate with team and supervisor throughout the job process
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• At least two years of verifiable experience operating railroad maintenance-of-way equipment such as backhoe, loader, dump truck, spiker, tie crane, TRIPP machine
• Extensive travel is required up to 3 weeks at a time is necessary
• Experience working outdoors
• Must pass background check and drug test

Specialized/Technical Knowledge/Education/Experience: 

• Prior railroad experience required
• Prefer previous construction experience and/or mechanical aptitude
• Safety conscious with high regard for other employees working with or near equipment
• Must be a team player and willing to learn all phases of the position.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions: 

• Able to perform duties outside in multiple environments including but not limited to heat and humidity, rain, snow, and ice
• Frequent walking on uneven surfaces
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Lift/carry or push/pull equipment and other objects weighing up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to bend, stoop and kneel for extended periods of time

Benefits (begin 1st of full month 60 days after start date):

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Work boot and safety glasses allowance
• Paid holidays
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan – longer waiting period – see HR for details