Polivka International Company Inc. is seeking Heavy Equipment Operators for Rail Projects. Specific needs include Finish blade (motor grader) operators, finish dozer operators, excavator, track-hoe operators and back-hoe operators.

We are Design-Build specialists and General Contractors that self-perform all site civil work for Fortune 500 Companies and all seven Class 1 Railroads.
The seven Class 1 Railroads are BNSF, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, CSX Transportation, Kansas City Southern, Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures
• Heavy equipment operators drive and operate large pieces of construction equipment, such as excavators, skid steers, backhoes, track hoe, tractors, bulldozers etc.
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers
• Ensure company equipment and material is maintained, kept cleaned, and stored in a safe manner
• Check filters and grease equipment
• Keep work area and equipment clean by collecting and disposing of scrap, excess materials, and refuse
• Proactively communicate with foreman, superintendent and coworkers
• Adhere to safety regulations and report hazards to relevant authorities

• Inform and advise the management or repairmen for major repairs or maintenance
• Ability to work outdoors in a hands-on construction environment
• Always properly use the appropriate PPE for intended use and application
• Safely use ladders & fall protection and restraint systems
• Read and understand grade stakes for grade checking and alignment using GPS, lasers, levels and string line
• Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge
• Understand and demonstrate safe work practices
• Receive instructions, requests, orders, and information from posted bulletins, memorandums, rules and regulation manuals
• Adjust, lift and roll rails
• Sort track material for loading and unloading
• Install and repair street and railroad crossings
• Cut brush and vegetation from the right-of-way
• Clean, grade, or level ballast on railroad tracks
• Clean tracks or clear ice or snow from tracks or switch boxes
• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Participate in group discussions including crew meetings, job briefings, safety meetings or process reviews
  

Position Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in heavy highway construction, more specifically in heavy civil construction, preferred
• 8-inch lace up, steel toed boots
• Familiarity with general construction site safety requirements
• Must be willing to complete manual labor
• Ability to travel 90-100%
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to obtain eRailSafe badge approval
• Experience reading and understanding grade stakes for checking grade with GPS, levels, lasers and string lines desired
• Willing to work hard, follow instructions and learn
  

Working Conditions and additional requirements:

• Lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Works outdoors at construction sites.
• Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, lifts, bends, and moves objects up to 65 pounds.
• Exposed to all weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
• Exposed to loud noise.
• May be exposed to live track/trains and high voltage.
• Withstand long hours

Competitive salary and benefits based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits Offered: Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Short/Long term Disability Coverage, 401(k), and Paid vacation.

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.