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:

As a Group Lead Transportation Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for leading a team to transport different Carshells between production buildings safely and on schedule.

What your day may look like:

• Monitors employees' safety, quality, methods, and output. 
• Provides work assignments and work instructions to employees throughout each workday. 
• Assists and trains employees in new job assignments and equipment operations.
• Coordinates work schedules with other Group Leaders and/or Supervisors and maintains work status. 
• Performs quality checks on work being performed.
• Keeps supervision informed of work plans, status, and employee performance.
• Prepares and/or reviews employee time sheets and other labor input documents. 
• Assists the supervisor in conducting regular safety meetings. 
• Meets production and transportation schedule with minimum supervision. 
       

What you will need to be successful:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Full understanding of equipment operations and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of rigging, securing best practices, and verifying dimensions from manufacturing drawings.
• Strong understanding of tolerances and ensuring proper load securing, transport, loading, and unloading processes.
• Ability to read and interpret all gauges on specialty equipment.
• Minimum two years of experience in heavy equipment operations.
• Ability to complete shop order documentation and time sheets accurately.
• Basic computer skills, including Outlook and PowerApps.
• Basic English skills — able to read/understand written instructions and communicate verbally.
• one and small group settings to customers, clients, and coworkers.

We would be impressed if you have

·      Previous experience in supervising people in transportation, construction, or heavy equipment operation field

Additional Information:            

Upon offer of employment, candidates will be subject to a background check and drug screen.

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential job duties:

• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to climb stairs, steps, and ladders
• Frequently required to work on elevated platforms.
• Perform work overhead.
• Occasionally lift and move at most 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Candidates should be willing to work in non-climate-controlled environments and inclement weather if required or if applicable.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and exposed to vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is consistently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is exposed to dust and fumes or airborne particles.

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• 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.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off!

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

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.

This position is located in Sacramento, CA. The starting hourly range for this position is $37.07. This position is 3rd shift and will qualify for the 20% shift differential. This role offers the opportunity for overtime work based upon the needs of the business. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

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.