Backhoe / On-Track Equipment Operator (Traveling) - Railroad Services

Great Basin Industrial • Winnemucca, Nevada, United States • Posted May 06, 2026

About the Role

Pay Type: Hourly, negotiable DOE


Location: Winnemucca, NV andIntermountain West (UT, ID, WY, NV, AZ, and surrounding regions)


Employment Type: Hourly, Full-Time; travel and weekend work required


Travel: Regular travel throughout the Intermountain West required



GBI Railroad Services recognizes that earthwork is a critical component of nearly all railroad construction and maintenance projects. Our Backhoe Operators are skilled craft professionals at the core of our operations, supporting safe and efficient delivery of railroad infrastructure across the Intermountain West.

This hourly position performs a wide variety of earthwork, construction, and maintenance tasks and regularly transitions between duties as workflow demands. In addition to operating a backhoe, the successful candidate will be trained to operate specialized on-track railroad equipment, including Tamper machines and Ballast Regulators. Candidates are hired wit...