Traveling Railroad Tamper, Regulator & Equipment Operator

Job overview

The Traveling Railroad Tamper, Regulator & Equipment Operator role is based in Kaysville, UT, with regular travel throughout the Intermountain West and travel required 100% of the time. Compensation is hourly and negotiable based on experience; no numeric pay range is specified. Great Basin Industrial’s railroad services support railroad construction and maintenance projects. The operator performs earthwork, construction, and maintenance tasks, operating tampers, ballast regulators, backhoes, and other heavy equipment. The work supports safe, efficient railroad infrastructure delivery through equipment operation, inspections, routine maintenance, coordination with crews, and compliance with railroad safety requirements.

What you'll do

• Operate tamping machines and ballast regulators
• operate backhoes and other heavy construction equipment
• inspect, fuel, grease, and maintain equipment
• identify mechanical problems
• follow track charts and work orders
• work safely around live track
• coordinate with crews
• complete logs and reports
• travel between job sites.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

railroad equipment operator

tamper

ballast regulator

heavy equipment

railroad construction

intermountain west travel

kaysville ut

great basin industrial

full-time

hourly negotiable

weekend work

travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off accruing from day one
• company-paid life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• health savings account
• qualifying out-of-town per diem allowance
• employee assistance program
• milestone bonuses and anniversary trips.

Why this role

Requires at least one year of equipment-operator experience, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel 100% and be away from home for extended periods. Long shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays may be required as projects demand.

About the employer

Great Basin Industrial is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Sector: 23.