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60 Railworks Machine Operator Jobs Hiring Near You

Equipment Operator

Surrey, BC · On-site

CA$37.35 - CA$40.48/hr

Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

Equipment Operator

Vancouver, BC · On-site

CA$37.35 - CA$40.48/hr

Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

Job ID: 19863 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Compensation Pay: $20/hour Position Summary The Production Operator uses different types of machine ...

Equipment Operator

Abbotsford, BC · On-site

CA$37.35 - CA$40.48/hr

Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

Job ID: 19981 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand ...

GRAPPLE TRUCK OPERATOR

Branson, MO · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Job ID: 19993 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Installs equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures. Signals directions or ...

Job ID: 19959 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand ...

Job ID: 19994 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Position Summary The E-CLIP Production Operator uses different types of machine equipment to assist ...

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Job ID: 19984 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand ...

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Longview, TX · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

Job ID: 19933 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand ...

Equipment Operator

Lakeville, MN · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

Job ID: 19661 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand ...

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Chehalis, WA · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Job ID: 19959 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand ...

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Lumberton, TX · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Job ID: 19983 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand ...

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Stockton, CA · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Job ID: 19953 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand ...

TAMPER OPERATOR

Stockton, CA · On-site

$35 - $50/hr

Job ID: 19791 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Operates Tamping Machine (Jackson 6700) that uses a Jupiter System computer system, to compact ...

Operator

Mississauga, ON · On-site

CA$34.04 - CA$41.31/hr

Operates assigned machinery and equipment while remaining flexible to seamlessly pivot to general ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

Operator

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$34.04 - CA$41.31/hr

Operates assigned machinery and equipment while remaining flexible to seamlessly pivot to general ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

Operator

Guelph, ON

CA$34.04 - CA$41.31/hr

Operates assigned machinery and equipment while remaining flexible to seamlessly pivot to general ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

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Do workers at RailWorks get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
88% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Does RailWorks pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
73% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Is the health insurance from RailWorks affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and October 2025.

Do workers at RailWorks worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
40% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do RailWorks workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and October 2025.

How easy is it for RailWorks workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
80% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at RailWorks?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and October 2025.

Do RailWorks managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
78% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do jobs at RailWorks spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
36% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at RailWorks?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
91% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people at RailWorks feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people at RailWorks get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
44% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Is it stressful to work at RailWorks?

Most people feel stressed out here.
82% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people at RailWorks enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
82% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people at RailWorks recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people get enough training when they start at RailWorks?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people get support to advance at RailWorks?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 70% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people think RailWorks’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
89% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do workers feel well informed about how RailWorks is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
58% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
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Equipment Operator

RailWorks

Surrey, BC • On-site

CA$37.35 - CA$40.48/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 24 days ago


RailWorks rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Job ID: 19400 

Benefits Offering
  • Unionized Position
  • Benefits
  • Pension
  • Opportunity for career advancement
Compensation

Pay range: $37.35-40.48/hour, depending on experience

Position Summary

The Equipment Operator's primary function is to operate heavy equipment at the site of work to construct, repair and maintain the railroad track. Operators are also expected to assist in other duties around the job site as needed.This position is considered as a novice level.  

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
  • Inspects, maintains, and operates maintenance equipment such as backhoes and loaders. 
  • Operates equipment to move, load, or unload material or perform other rail related maintenance tasks. 
  • Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures. 
  • Takes actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects. 
  • While operating equipment, communicate with others using verbal and non-verbal hand signals. 
  • Complies with Company Safety Program 
  • Keeps records of material and equipment usage and problems encountered. 
  • Performs equipment safety, maintenance, and brake checks. 
  • Fill out daily inspection report and turn into foreman on a daily basis. 
  • Complete job briefs throughout the day as necessary with other employees in/around machine and work area. 
  • Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members. 
  • Locates underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work. 
  • Repairs and maintains equipment (including daily greasing), making emergency adjustments as necessary. 
  • Studies instructions, plans, and diagrams to establish work requirements. 
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • A minimum of one year experience operating heavy equipment in a construction environment. 
  • Driver's license, reliable transportation, and available to travel. 
  • Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety requirements and procedures 
  • Ability to read and understand construction specifications. 
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
  • Works at construction sites 
  • Uses hands to handle and control materials, tools and vehicle controls 
  • Sits for long periods of time in a closed vehicle 
  • Uses repetitive motions 
  • Uses close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception 
  • Moves or lifts heavy equipment and objects up to 50 pounds 
  • Uses eye-hand-foot coordination 
  • Exposed to moving mechanical parts 
  • Exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather 
  • Exposed to loud noise 
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This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned. 

RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

PNR RailWorks is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR RailWorks will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.


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