Transporter Equipment Operator

Company: Siemens Mobility
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: April 15, 2024

Job Description:

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us!

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation's impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation.

Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation - often to questions that haven't been asked yet.

Position Overview:

The Transporter Equipment Operator plays a vital role in the safe and efficient movement of rail vehicles within our facility. Candidates for this position should have a background as Heavy Equipment Operators, with experience operating various heavy machinery in industries such as construction, oil or gas, logging, crane operations, or military motor T operations.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive knowledge of safety protocols related to heavy equipment operations, including vehicle and rigging inspections, load leveling, and center of gravity management. They should be adept at working in diverse weather conditions, capable of walking long distances on uneven surfaces, and comfortable lifting heavy equipment and production parts. This role requires strong teamwork skills and the ability to work independently without supervision.

What your day will look like:

• Coordinate with production to facilitate the movement of rail vehicles within the facility.
• Perform a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of processes, procedures, operations, and equipment.
• Load and unload car shells as needed.
• Move rail vehicles between locations using specialized equipment such as Scheuerle Transporter and Econo-Lift.
• Assist in conducting water tests on car shells and rail vehicles using Track Mobile.
• Drive a five-ton truck to transport materials locally.
• Provide forklift support throughout the facility as required.
• Prepare rail vehicles for shipping, including prepping flat cars and loading vehicles onto trailers.
• Secure rail vehicles to flat cars using specialized tie-down methods and materials.
• Install bolsters on car bodies and bogies/dollies on vehicles as necessary.
  For your safety, we require:
  
  • Experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator in industries such as construction, oil or gas, logging, crane operations, or military motor T operations.
  • Extensive knowledge of safety protocols related to heavy equipment operations.
  • Ability to work effectively in outdoor environments and adverse weather conditions.
  • Strong physical fitness, including the ability to walk long distances on uneven surfaces and lift heavy equipment.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in using industrial tools related to heavy equipment operations.
    Why you'll love working for Siemens!
    
    • 11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO!
    • 401K - 6% company match!
    • Freedom and healthy work-life balance- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits - starting Day 1!
    • Solve the world's most significant problems - Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
    • Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
    • Competitive total rewards package.
    • Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
      Our Values:
      
      • We stay at the forefront of the rail industry. We continuously improve, learning directly from those who are doing the work.
      • We are optimistic about change and the possibilities it brings: We encourage programmatic improvements and strategy shifts which will result in positive results for the world.
      • We value our people, and we support their growth and development: Our people are at the center of our work, and we support their development by finding their level of potential development through problem-solving and in collaboration with peers.
      • We mean what we say, and we commit to our promises: We follow through on our commitments with honesty and integrity.
      • We do more with less: We are a lean organization serving customers who are serving communities of people.
      • We are principles-based, not rules-based: We make decisions based on what we believe is best for our people and the communities we serve as opposed to adhering to a prescriptive set of immovable practices.
      • We value diversity and strive to be inclusive in our work, both for our customer and our team members: We believe in the importance of investing in employees in alignment with our values and honoring every individual story and unique path.
        The hourly rate range for this position is $22.29-$29.92 per hour plus 20% shift differential for 3rd shift. The role is eligible for overtime for certain work schedules. The salary may be higher or lower depending on your experience and skills.
        
        Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html .
        
        Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
        
        Join the growing team at our world-class train manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA. Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger locomotives and coaches, and light rail vehicles.
        
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        https://www.mobility.siemens.com/us/en/portfolio/rail/rolling-stock.html
        
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