Heavy Equipment Operator (Grapple Experience Required) - with Class B Minimum
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What you'll do
- Operate grapple trucks, excavators, backhoes, skid steers, and loaders on railroad construction sites
- Perform routine inspections and maintenance on equipment
- Follow OSHA, MSHA, and FRA safety protocols
- Collaborate with team members to complete projects on time
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues
- Transport equipment and materials as needed
What they're looking for
- CDL Class B (or higher) with a clean driving record
- Minimum 3 years of heavy equipment operation (grapple truck, loaders, backhoes, skid steers, excavators)
- Railroad grapple truck experience
- Ability to travel for 2–4 weeks at a time
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
- Drug-free, able to pass DOT/FRA testing
Nice to have
- Formal training in heavy equipment operation (or equivalent experience)
- Familiarity with OSHA/MSHA/FRA safety standards
- Proficiency with smartphones and basic computer use
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Full description from employer
CDL Class B or Higher – Heavy Equipment Operator (Grapple Experience Required)
💰 Pay: Amount would depend on level of experience.
Ready to put your skills to work on projects that keep America moving?
STX Corporation, a family-owned and operated Railroad Services company with 40+ years of success, is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team. In this role, you’ll operate specialized equipment on railroad construction sites, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality every step of the way.
⭐ Why Join STX?
- Competitive pay plus per diem for overnight travel
- Comprehensive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k)
- Paid time off and referral program
- Career growth opportunities with a proven, stable company
- Work with a safety-first, team-oriented crew
✅ Must-Have Qualifications
- CDL Class B (or higher) with a clean driving record
- Minimum 3 years of heavy equipment operation (grapple truck, loaders, backhoes, skid steers, excavators)
- Railroad grapple truck experience
- Ability to travel for 2–4 weeks at a time
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
- Drug-free, able to pass DOT/FRA testing
👍 Preferred Skills
- Formal training in heavy equipment operation (or equivalent experience)
- Familiarity with OSHA/MSHA/FRA safety standards
- Proficiency with smartphones and basic computer use
🔨 Responsibilities
- Operate grapple trucks, excavators, backhoes, skid steers, and loaders on railroad construction sites
- Perform routine inspections and maintenance on equipment
- Follow OSHA, MSHA, and FRA safety protocols
- Collaborate with team members to complete projects on time
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues
- Transport equipment and materials as needed
This role begins with a local project, with the potential for full-time employment for candidates who demonstrate safety, reliability, and teamwork.
📩 Apply today and take the next step toward a rewarding career in the Railroad Construction Industry with STX!
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