Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
Top 3 Railroad Track Maintenance Jobs
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Mobile Maintenance Mechanic
- Amsted Rail
- Groveport,OH
Amsted Rail-Griffin Wheel, the leading manufacturer of railroad wheels in North America, is currently seeking a qualified individual for the position of Mobile Equipment Mechanic for our Groveport foundry. The...
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Automotive Fleet Mechanic C
- Transdev
- Columbus,OH
Transdev in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a C-Level Diesel Mechanic to bolster our team that is working with our COTA contract. This role demands expertise in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines across various vehicles and equipment.
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Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level, Up to $30,000 Recruitment Incentive
- United States Customs and Border Protection
- Columbus,OH
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at time of offer may include the Southwest Border including prioritized locations. U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at time of offer based on operational needs which may or may not align with...
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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