Heavy Equipment Operator II
Company: Summit dck
Location: Oceanside
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Maintenance of Way Supervisor this
position performs maintenance activities within the railroad
right-of-way enabling safe and efficient movement of trains along
the San Diego and Escondido Subdivisions. - - This is a bargained
position represented by the Southwest Mountain States Regional
Council of Carpenters (Carpenters) Union. -
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Essential Functions
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Must be able to work independently.
- Safely and effectively operate various types of equipment such
as loaders, backhoes, skid steers, excavators, truck cranes,
bulldozers, haul trucks, water trucks, railroad track equipment, on
track equipment tampers, regulators, track stabilizers, tie cranes,
tie inserters, spike pullers, spike drivers, and speed
swings.
- Inspects and maintains trucks and equipment daily including but
not limited to any attached apparatuses such as boom, hi-rail gear,
tools, etc.
- Perform inspection, maintenance, and repair on related
equipment used in Maintenance of Way activities, as
necessary.
- Follow proper safety and housekeeping procedures pertaining to
the job and employees under management.
- Operates equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with
regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Performs daily equipment safety and maintenance checks, making
emergency adjustments as necessary, in accordance with regulatory
requirements and NCTD policies, and documentation per daily
inspection and repairs reports as requested by company
management.
- Takes actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such
as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling
objects, this includes Underground Service Alert (USA) mark
outs.
- Performs mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs in the
field and/or the shop.
- Communicates with direct supervisor on daily production, safety
issues, and mechanical repairs.
- Drives machines onto truck trailers.
- Identifies and reports material and equipment usage and
problems.
- Identifies parts/material needs and process requests in
accordance with NCTD policy and procedures.
- Repair and rebuild railroad track using hand tools and
specialized equipment. Specific duties will include tasks such as
removing, and replacing ties, pulling and driving spikes, shoveling
rock ballast, loading, and unloading equipment and material,
repairing, and replacing rail, right of way clearing and cleaning,
removing and replacing rail anchors and other various maintenance
tasks as may be assigned.
- Perform railroad track maintenance, repair, and
installation.
- Handle, unload and move track materials and equipment from rail
cars, carts, or trucks.
- Maintain track beds by cutting vegetation and brush when
needed, and sweeping, picking, and digging dust from movable track
parts.
- Inspect, clear, and maintain drainage facilities.
- Remove and replace ballast; tamp ballast; unload or assist in
unloading ballast from ballast cars.
- Safely and effectively operate various types of tools and
equipment such as hammers, jacks, and other mechanical, hydraulic,
and pneumatic tools.
- Observe and inspect the condition of the railroad tracks, track
beds and right-of-way for problems or defects per the Federal
Railroad Administration and California Public Utilities Commission
regulations. Through visual inspections identify broken rails,
defective switches, and signals, deteriorating track bed, track
obstructions and weather-related problems; check switch points;
observe right-of-way and passing trains for shifted loads and
spillage.
- Must be willing and able to work around large equipment such as
railcars, locomotives cranes, off track equipment and on on-track
equipment.
- Understand and follow NCTD and industry safety rules,
practices, and procedures.
- Wear prescribed safety apparel and personal protective
equipment.
- Complete written forms and reports as required.
- Perform flagging duties as may be required.
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for
safety and maintenance.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
- High School diploma or GED required. Technical school or
apprenticeship program in related field is preferred.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver
information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
- Experience reading and understanding instructions (examples may
include: operating and safety rules, bulletins, special
instructions, and federal regulatory documents)
- Previous excavator, backhoe, and excavator experience
preferred.
- One (1) year Railroad Maintenance of Way work experience
preferred.
- Experience using hand tools, power tools and hydraulic
equipment.
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A combination of experience/skills and education to fulfill the
requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position may be
considered.
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Certificates/Licenses
- Must have a valid class A commercial driver's license (CDL),
and maintain the license in accordance with state requirements for
commercial drivers..
- Maintain compliance with the District's policy regarding
Conflict of Interest and Ethics.
- Must be able to become GCOR Qualified on NCTD owned railroad
properties.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain annual access to Marine
Corp Base Camp Pendleton.
- Must be able to become RWP Qualified on NCTD owned railroad
properties.
- Must be able to become qualified on territory and pass physical
characteristics examinations.
- Must be able to become CFR 213 qualified.
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General Requirements
- Must be able to perform physically strenuous work
continuously.
- Must be able to read and comprehend regulations and
instructions as well as possess good verbal communication
skills.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with
coworkers, supervisors and/or customers and effectively handle
conflict situations.
- Ability to maintain alertness, awareness, and vigilance.
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Apply online at www.gonctd.com/careers
Keywords: Summit dck, Chula Vista , Heavy Equipment Operator II, Other , Oceanside, California
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