Progress Rail

Operator II, Equipment

New

PayCompetitive
LocationMemphis/Tennessee
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 9537BR
      The primary duties include and are not limited to the following:
      • Operate Wheel Loader and/or tracked heavy equipment to move and process scrap materials;
      • Maintain equipment in good working order;
      • Effectively communicate with team members and customers;
      • Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable;
      • Ability to operate controls in an effect and efficient manner;
      • Daily equipment inspection and maintenance.

      • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

      • Previous experience operating a front-end loader, tracked heavy equipment;
      • Able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance;
      • Able to work in a team environment and individually;
      • Work in all weather conditions;
      • Must be able and have a willingness to work safe.

      Essential and Physical Activities Functions:
      • Strength – Able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance;
      • Motion – Employee will sit for the majority of the shift, may kneel, squat and climb steps as needed throughout the day;
      • Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness. The ability to see details at close range or at a distance;
      • Work Environment- Work in all weather conditions;
      • Emotional Demands – Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations;
      • Safety – Position is a safety sensitive position. Position requires following all safety procedures, policies and PPE requirements such that include hand, head, eye, hand, ear and foot protection.

      • Competitive Salary
      • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
      • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
      • Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
      • Flexible Spending Accounts
      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
      • Employee Assistance Plan
      • Education Assistance Program
      • Employee Recognition Programs
      • Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
      • Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
      • Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

      *Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

  • About the company

      We have been at the forefront of railroad innovation since we led the switch from steam to diesel-electric more than 95 years ago. That blend of history and innovation still drives us today.