Job Summary

The Maintenance of Way (MOW) Track Operator-level employees are responsible for safely and efficiently operating a variety of heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, grapple trucks, as well as on-track equipment such as tampers, regulators, tie removers/inserters, spikers, and spike pullers to support construction activities.

Typical daily duties include inspecting equipment prior to use, reading and interpreting site plans or grade stakes, following instructions from supervisors and foremen, and collaborating with ground crews to complete tasks according to project timelines. Operators are expected to perform minor routine maintenance, report mechanical issues, and always maintain a clean and safe work area.

This role requires strong situational awareness, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety. The ideal Track Operator thrives in a fast-paced outdoor environment and is capable of working independently or as part of a team to meet production goals and project specifications.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

1. Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: Proven success as a MOW Track Worker; vocational training or prior experience in heavy equipment operation, repair, and maintenance preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude; ability to operate construction equipment and read blueprints, site plans, and grade stakes.
• Licensing: Valid state driver’s license (company qualified); CDL required for specific operating positions.
• Availability: Willingness to work flexible hours (nights/weekends) and travel overnight.

2. Physical & Equipment Duties

• Equipment & Tool Operation: Skilled operation of heavy construction machinery, hydraulic/pneumatic equipment, power tools, and hand tools.
• Track Maintenance: Install and align rails/ties, drive fasteners, shovel/tamp ballast, and clear debris, ice, or snow.
• Mobility & Stamina: Heavy lifting, climbing onto machinery/embankments, and walking long distances on uneven, sloped ballast surfaces.

3. Safety & Environmental Conditions

• Safety & Asset Care: Strict adherence to site safety protocols; high responsibility for the care and maintenance of company trucks, tools, and heavy equipment.
• Weather & Environment: Outdoor labor in all weather extremes with exposure to dust, machinery exhaust fumes, and chemicals (lubricants, fuels, creosote).
• Site Hazards: Working in high-noise zones around moving trains, active heavy machinery, and sharp/vibrating tools.

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

License/Certification:

• driver's license (Required)
• CDL (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hudson, WI 54015 (Required)

Work Location: In person