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Marmon Holdings, Inc.

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1953

🏥 Healthcare

🍽️ Food & Beverage

📦 Logistics

Healthcare • Food & Beverage • Logistics

Marmon Holdings, Inc. is a conglomerate company that operates as part of Berkshire Hathaway. It comprises 120 autonomous businesses grouped into 11 industry segments, focusing on diverse sectors such as medical, water, foodservice technologies, retail solutions, transportation products, rail, electrical, plumbing & refrigeration, metal services, industrial products, and crane services. Built on a foundation of innovation and entrepreneurship, Marmon leverages the collective expertise of its companies to solve complex global challenges. With an emphasis on trust, respect, and supported autonomy, Marmon provides a dynamic career ecosystem for over 30,000 employees, generating annual revenues of $12 billion. Marmon prides itself on significant collaboration across its industry groups to deliver customer-centric solutions globally.

📋 Description

• Operate rail-mounted tamper machines to align, level, and compact track ballast beneath railway ties • Follow track maintenance schedules and procedures under the direction of the Track Supervisor • Adjust and calibrate tamping equipment for specific rail conditions and tolerances • Read and interpret track diagrams, work orders, and machine settings • Conduct routine pre-operation inspections of tamping machines • Perform basic maintenance and troubleshoot tamper equipment • Collaborate with maintenance-of-way personnel, surfacing crews, welders, and track inspectors • Report unsafe conditions, track defects, and equipment malfunctions • Maintain accurate daily logs and production records

🎯 Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred • Minimum 1–2 years of experience in railroad maintenance or operating rail-bound machinery • Valid driver’s license; CDL may be required depending on jurisdiction • Certification for railway equipment operation, such as FRA-compliant training or company-specific certification • Strong understanding of track geometry and alignment principles • Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform minor repairs • Knowledge of railway safety protocols, including track protection and flagging • Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance crew • Effective communication and problem-solving skills • Familiarity with railway maintenance practices and safety standards, including AREMA and FRA regulations • Ability to travel extensively along rail corridors and work in remote locations • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and near moving trains and heavy equipment • Availability for night shifts, weekends, and extended hours during track outages or scheduled maintenance windows • Ability to sit, stand, and operate equipment for long periods • Ability to lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs • Ability to climb on and off rail equipment safely • Good vision, hearing, and hand-eye coordination

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage • Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance • Company-paid sickness and accident income • 401(k) with company match • Annual safety shoe reimbursement • Prescription safety wear • Holiday pay • Vacation • Marmon employee discount program • Training and development opportunities