CDL-A Driver – Railroad Heavy Equipment Operator

Job description

CDL-A Driver – Railroad Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Starting Pay: $26.00/hour; higher pay available based on experience Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly | Average 60+ hours/week including overtime Availability: 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays

Position Overview

Seeking a Class A CDL Driver to transport and operate heavy equipment in support of railroad emergency response and construction activities, including train derailment recovery, rerailing, load transfer, track maintenance, and repair .

The role combines commercial driving, equipment operation, material handling, and hands-on field work. Equipment operation is based on qualifications and training.

Compensation - Starting pay of $26.00/hour - Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half overtime rates. - Per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay may also apply. - Significant overtime available; combined regular and overtime hours average 60+ hours/week .

Responsibilities - Complete pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT regulations and required procedures. - Drive tractor-trailers to and from work sites and inspect transported loads and equipment. - Verify transportation permits for overweight and oversize loads. - Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings. - Load, unload, stage, and transport equipment and materials for rerailing, load transfer, and track work. - Assist with crane assembly, inspection, operation, and disassembly. - Perform rigging and connect chains, cables, and winches during derailment recovery. - Operate qualified equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders . - Support specialty lifting, rerailing, load transfer, grading, track maintenance/repair, and railroad construction activities. - Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools . - Monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime. - Perform and document minor equipment/vehicle service and report more complex mechanical issues for repair. - Reload equipment and materials following job completion and assist with site cleanup. - Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, supplies, and components. - Sort and properly dispose of scrap materials. - Maintain clean, organized vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas. - Follow all required safety policies and procedures. - Assist other departments or divisions as needed.

Requirements - Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with a good driving record. - Experience in construction labor or another physically demanding role. - Ability to complete required qualification, training, and safety programs. - 24/7 availability for emergency service calls, including weekends and holidays. - Ability to work safely and effectively in active field and railroad environments.

Preferred Experience - 3+ years of heavy equipment operation , including experience with: - Backhoes - Bulldozers - Excavators - Front-end loaders - Grapple trucks - Rail-bound equipment - Tractors - Skid-steer loaders - Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.

Pre-Employment Requirements - Drug screen - Background check