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Spiker Operator - Lexington
Job in
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40508, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Vorst Paving
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Railroad, General Labor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Spiker Operator is responsible for running equipment on the rail to remove and set spikes into rail plates.
Major Responsibilities
- Run spiker on the rail
- Run heavy equipment on the rail
- Remove rail spikes
- Replace rail spikes
- Help out with rail work as needed
- Maintain various hand tools for assigned work
- Maintain equipment
- Ensure railroad right-of-way is clear
- Ensure a safe working environment
- Class A CDL a plus to haul equipment
- Up to 12 hour shifts
- On the road job up to 8 nights at a time
- Outdoor work in various types of weather and environmental conditions
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly, and more at times
- Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment
- Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery, specifically a spiker
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- Railroad knowledge and experience
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must meet all medical fitness for DOT Medical Card
- Must be a team player
- Welding skills a plus
- Mechanic skills a plus
- Valid Class A CDL a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $25/hr DOE
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental/Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Plus more
- 10 hour to 12 hour shift
- Weekday and weekend work
- 8-day rotation
- Bonus pay
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- 2 years railroad and heavy machinery experience preferred
- Class A Driver's License a plus
On the road, travel to and from the jobsite in company vehicles with the crew.
Vorst Rail Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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