CDL-A Driver/Operator – Rerail

Job description

### CDL-A Driver/Operator – Rerail **Location:** Minneapolis, MN **Job Type:** Full-Time | Direct Hire **Starting Pay:** $26.00/hour (Higher pay available depending on experience) **Benefits:** Full-time position with benefits ### Position Overview We are seeking experienced **Class A CDL drivers** for a hands-on position supporting train derailment response and railroad-related operations. This role involves the safe transportation and operation of equipment and materials, along with assisting with rerailing operations, railroad car maintenance and repair, load adjustments/transfers, and track maintenance, repair, and construction. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, physically capable, and comfortable working in an emergency-response environment. ### Schedule & Compensation - 40 hours guaranteed per week - Significant overtime; combined regular and overtime hours average **60+ hours per week** - **24/7 on-call availability** to respond to emergencies, including weekends and holidays - Hours outside of **Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM** are paid at **time-and-a-half** - Per diem available - Hotel pay/accommodations for required travel - Layover pay when applicable ### Job Duties - Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT regulations and safety requirements. - Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and inspect loads and machinery being transported. - Verify transportation permits and ensure overweight and oversize load/equipment specifications are accurate. - Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings to promote safe and efficient operations. - Move, stage, load, and unload materials and equipment for rerailing, load adjustment/transfer, track maintenance, repair, and new construction. - Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other equipment. - Assist with rigging and connecting chains, cables, and winches during derailment operations. - Operate equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures while following all safety rules and regulations. - Operate heavy equipment such as **cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and other equipment** when qualified. - Perform tasks related to specialty lifting, rerailing, load transfers, track maintenance/repair, grading, railroad construction, and related activities. - Work with hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools. - Continuously monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime. - Perform and document minor service and maintenance on equipment and vehicles and report more complex mechanical issues for repair. - Assist with the disassembly and loading of cranes and other equipment at the completion of assignments. - Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, components, and supplies. - Sort scrap materials and place them in designated areas. - Participate in site cleanup and ensure all equipment and materials are properly secured for transportation. - Maintain clean, organized, and safe vehicles, equipment, and work areas. - Follow all required safety policies and procedures. - Be flexible and willing to perform additional tasks as needed to support business operations. ### Requirements - Valid **Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)** with a good driving record. - Experience in construction labor or a similar role involving physical labor. - Ability to pass required qualification tests, training, and safety programs. - **24/7 availability** to respond to emergency service calls, including weekends and holidays. - Ability to safely work around heavy equipment, vehicles, tools, and railroad-related operations. ### Preferred Skills & Experience - **3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment**, including: - Backhoe - Bulldozer - Excavator - Front-end loader - Grapple truck - Rail-bound equipment - Tractor - Skid-steer loader - Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. ### Pre-Employment Requirements - Pre-employment drug screen - Background check