Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators

Top 3 Railroad Track Maintenance Jobs

  • Distribution Warehouse Maintenance Technician - PetSmart - Groveport,OH

    PetSmart, Inc. - - Responsibilities: Evaluating and problem-solving building issues with the maintenance team; Taking ownership of all equipment in the building, working quickly to respond to any calls or incidents to minimize down time;...

  • Maintenance Technician - ASM Global - Columbus,OH

    ASM Global - JobID: R100122100 [Maintenance Mechanic] As a Maintenance Technician at ASM Global, you'll: Maintain and repair HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical equipment; Perform preventative maintenance tasks and inspections;...

  • Distribution Warehouse Maintenance - Walmart - Lockbourne,OH

    Walmart Distribution Centers - [Field Technician / Maintenance Mechanic] As a Warehouse Maintenance Worker at Walmart, you'll: Maintain, repair, and conduct preventative maintenance on DC equipment and building in safe and correct ways; Repair...

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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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