Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
Top 3 Railroad Track Maintenance Jobs
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Traffic Control Flagger II - $18 - $19 per hour
- RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc.
- Frederick,MD
Title: Traffic Control Flagger Classification: Non-Exempt About the Organization RoadSafe Traffic Systems is the largest national provider of traffic safety products and services in the United States.
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Lube and Tire Technician - FT
- Avis Budget Group
- Sterling,VA
$18.00/hourShift Premium may Apply Immediately hiring! Do you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in keeping vehicles running safely and reliably? If you're...
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Lead Facilities Specialist - Maintenance & Safety
- Nightwing Group
- Sterling,VA
Nightwing Group in Sterling, VA is seeking a Principle Facilities Specialist to join a small Facilities Support Team. You will plan, execute, and document preventative maintenance tasks, perform systems repairs, and support overall facilities...
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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