Heavy Equipment Operator - Rail Services

About the role

At Oregon Steel Mills LLC, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

At Oregon Steel Mills, our strength starts with our people. We work as one team to solve problems, improve processes, and deliver quality products safely and efficiently. If you're looking for a challenging, hands-on career in a heavy industrial environment with outstanding benefits and advancement opportunities, we encourage you to apply.

The starting wage for this role is $29.70/hour with monthly bonus opportunities. Our amazing benefits package starts on your very first day and includes low cost family medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and paid holidays, a 401k plan with a 5% employer match, and an additional employer funded retirement savings account.

Responsibilities

• Operate locomotive
• Switch railroad cars in a timely manner
• Maintain records and reports
• Band and secure railcars
• Work with other rail served departments

Requirements

• Ability to walk tracks, check railcars and climb stairs
• Must be able to qualify as a switch crew operator in a reasonable period of time
• Ability to work in outside environment
• Ability to work in a self-directed team environment
• Must be a self-starter, organized, with problem solving skills
• Must have excellent oral communication skills
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, OIS)
• Successful completion of ergonomics evaluation
• Experience in railroad switching and equipment operation preferred

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.
• While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.