Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
Top 3 Railroad Track Maintenance Jobs
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Mobile Maintenance Mechanic
- Amsted Rail
- Groveport,OH
Amsted Rail-Griffin Wheel, the leading manufacturer of railroad wheels in North America, is currently seeking a qualified individual for the position of Mobile Equipment Mechanic for our Groveport foundry. The...
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Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC)
- National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS)
- Columbus,OH
Job Title: Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC)Location: Columbus, OHJob Type: Full-Time and Part-TimeFLSA Status: Hourly; Non-ExemptReports To: District ManagerTravel: Yes, travel is expected for this position (50% - 85% on average).Supervisory...
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DC Maintenance Manager
- Wurth Industry North America
- Columbus,OH
Salary: $90-$120k Annually POSITION SUMMARY The primary responsibility is to manage and oversee with hands on experience the repair and maintenance of all building automation, conveyance, building...
What Maintenance Equipment Operators Do
Lay, repair, and maintain track for standard or narrow-gauge railroad equipment used in regular railroad service or in plant yards, quarries, sand and gravel pits, and mines. Includes ballast cleaning machine operators and railroad bed tamping machine operators.
Maintenance Equipment Operator Salary
- 2020 employment: 15,700
- May 2021 median annual wage: $61,690
Job Outlook for Maintenance Equipment Operators
Projected employment change, 2020-30:
- Number of new jobs: 800
- Growth rate: 5 percent (Slower than average)
How to Become a Maintenance Equipment Operator
Education and training:
- Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience in a related occupation: None
- Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
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