Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
Top 3 Railroad Track Maintenance Jobs
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Environmental Control Manager
- MENTOR Technical Group Corporation
- Columbus,OH
Mentor Technical Group (MTG) provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical support and solutions for the FDA-regulated industry. As a world leader in life science engineering and technical solutions, MTG has the knowledge and experience to...
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Project Manager
- AA2IT
- Columbus,OH
Title - Project Manager Location - Columbus, OH (hybrid remote with 4 days onsite) Pay Rate - $50-$70/hr Qualifications: • Minimum Associates degree in...
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Project Scheduler
- Manifest Solutions
- Columbus,OH
Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a Senior Project Scheduler for an remote position. Responsible for coordinating team activities and supporting the Project Managers (PMs). With minimal supervision, perform role as...
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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