Mygbi
Backhoe / On-Track Equipment Operator (Traveling) - Railroad Services
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 94 days ago
About the role
- 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.
- 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.
- Operate backhoes and other heavy construction equipment in a safe and productive manner.
Responsibilities
- Humbly Confident.) BUILDING: Build People, Teams & America (Learn.
- Maintain constant alertness to jobsite activities, equipment movement, and surrounding hazards.
- This hourly position performs a wide variety of earthwork, construction, and maintenance tasks and regularly transitions between duties as workflow demands.
Requirements
- travel and weekend work required
- Ability to stand for extended periods and to stoop, bend, crouch, and climb as required.
- Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds independently and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to walk on uneven terrain in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to safely climb on and off heavy mobile equipment.
- 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.
- Candidates are hired with the intent to develop proficiency in both off-track and on-track equipment operations.
- Perform pre-start inspections and daily maintenance, including lubrication and required documentation.
- Maintain equipment cleanliness and perform required routine maintenance.
Skills
- Frequent work with hands extended overhead, sometimes using hand or power tools.
Company info
- DRIVEN: Find a Way to Win (Passionate.
- Accountable.
- Humbly Confident.)
- Build People, Teams & America (Learn.
- Skillfully Execute, Solve Problems & Stand Firm (Self Discipline + Proven Process = Winning.)
- Ride for the Brand (People First.
- Straight Talk.
- Honest Work.) We have an award-winning workplace culture!
- Utah Top Workplace - 2025 Austin Top Workplace 2025 USA Today Top Workplace - 2024 & 2025 We Reward Loyalty All-expenses-paid 5 & 20-year anniversary trips, milestone bonuses, and exclusive celebration perks that recognize your commitment.
- We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that ensures the happiness and success of each of our associates.
- We pride ourselves on hiring, training, and retaining a community of employees from various backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
- GBI People & Culture Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that ensures the happiness and success of each of our associates.
Equal opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
- We are a drug-free workplace.
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