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Tamper Operator

Great Lakes Central Railroad
Owosso, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2025

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Tamper Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating various types of heavy equipment to support construction and maintenance projects. This role requires a strong understanding of equipment operation, safety protocols, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Operate Specialized equipment. (i.e. Tamper.)
  • Performs preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
  • Maintains proper equipment appearance and cleanliness.
  • May perform labor duties as needed.
  • Communicates with supervisor throughout the job process.
  • Practices safe working habits.
  • Ensures working conditions are safe and that proper PPE is being used as job duties require.
  • Follow DOT regulations; ensuring proper permits and driving regulations are followed.
  • Safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment as needed.
  • Promote a safe work environment.

Qualifications

  • CDL A or CDL B required
  • Railroad construction experience preferred, but not required.
  • Ability to communicate well with co-workers, customers, and supervisors.
  • Ability to operate power tools.
  • Computer experience preferred.
  • Must be mechanically inclined
  • Have a working knowledge of hydraulics/electronics.

Physical Requirements: Mobility to participate in frequent travel to and from the project location; ability to
operate heavy equipment; Agility to navigate into confined spaces if necessary.

Environmental Conditions: Performs duties in multiple environments including outside construction project settings,
in and around moving vehicles and equipment. Exposure to weather elements; must wear
appropriate PPE required for the project site.

Physical Requirements:

Works at construction sites.

  • Uses hands to handle and control materials, tools and vehicle controls.
  • Sits for long periods of time in a closed vehicle.
  • Uses repetitive motions.
  • Uses close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
  • Moves or lifts heavy equipment and objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Uses eye-hand-foot coordination.
  • Exposed to moving mechanical parts.
  • Exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
  • Exposed to loud noise.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

We encourage all qualified candidates who meet the above criteria to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Year round work

Work Location: In person

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