Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
Top 3 Railroad Track Maintenance Jobs
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Director of Maintenance
- The Laurels of Gahanna Careers
- Columbus,OH
The Laurels of Gahanna, a Ciena Healthcare facility, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Maintenance Director. This 112-bed, state-of-the-art nursing facility offers long-term and rehabilitative care, where you'll play a crucial role in...
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Van Driver
- Hallcon
- Columbus,OH
Hallcon - - Responsibilities: Safely transport railroad crews to assigned locations; Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the assigned vehicle; Utilize navigation tools effectively; Adhere to Hallcon's safe driving standards;...
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Maintenance Manager
- LHH
- Columbus,OH
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a high-performing manufacturing operation. This role is a key member of the plant leadership team and serves as a technical advisor responsible for the overall maintenance, repair, and...
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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