Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
Top 3 Railroad Track Maintenance Jobs
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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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Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift
- Bath and Body Works
- Reynoldsburg,OH
Paid Time Off • Health Benefits Day One • 401K Match • No Travel At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our...
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Railroad Safety Flagger Northeast Region
- RailPros
- Columbus,OH
Job Details Job Location OH Position Type Full Time Education Level GED Salary Range $35.00 - $35.00...
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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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.