Heavy Equipment Operator

The Equipment Operator will perform a variety of skilled or semi-skilled tasks involving the operation, servicing, and maintenance of Heavy Equipment in a industrial recycling operation.

9345BR

Galesburg

Illinois

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
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Qualifications and Experience

• 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.