CDL-A Driver/Operator (Track)

Job description

### CDL-A Driver/Operator (Track) **Location:** Candor, NC **Job Type:** Full-Time **Starting Pay:** $26.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience ### Position Overview We are seeking a **CDL-A Driver/Operator** to support railroad track maintenance, construction, and emergency derailment response operations. This is a **hands-on field position where driving is only a small part of the job**. Team members operate construction and railroad equipment, perform physical labor, assist with track work and derailment response, and help maintain equipment. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and being **on call 24/7 for emergency response**. ### Schedule & Compensation - **40 hours guaranteed per week** - Average **60+ hours per week**, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours - **24/7 on-call availability**, including weekends and holidays - Hours worked outside of **Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM** are paid at **time-and-a-half** - Per diem available - Hotel accommodations/pay for qualifying travel - Layover pay when applicable ### Key Responsibilities - Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company policies and **DOT regulations**. - Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites; inspect loads and equipment being transported. - Verify transportation permits and ensure overweight and oversize load specifications are accurate. - Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings to ensure safe and efficient operations. - Move, stage, load, and unload materials and equipment for track maintenance, repair, construction, rerailing, and load transfer activities. - Operate a variety of construction and railroad equipment, including **cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, tractors, skid-steer loaders, and rail-bound equipment**. - Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other equipment. - Assist with rigging and connecting chains, cables, and winches during derailment and heavy-lifting operations. - Perform physical labor associated with track maintenance, repair, new construction, grading, specialty lifting, load transfer, and railroad-related activities. - Use **hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools** as required. - Operate equipment safely while maintaining awareness of coworkers, surroundings, and potential hazards. - Continuously monitor vehicles and equipment to minimize downtime and maintain operational readiness. - Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle service; report more complex mechanical issues for repair. - Assist with disassembly, loading, and transportation of cranes and other equipment at the completion of assignments. - Reload equipment and materials for safe transportation and participate in site cleanup. - Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, components, and supplies upon returning to the home base. - Sort and properly store scrap materials. - Participate in safety training and preventative maintenance activities during periods without emergency field assignments. - Maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean, organized, and professional condition. - Follow all required safety policies and procedures. - Remain flexible and assist with other departments or work assignments as needed. ### Required Qualifications - **Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)** with a good driving record - Experience in construction labor or a similar physically demanding role - Ability to operate standard construction equipment and perform hands-on physical labor - Ability to successfully complete required qualification tests, training, and safety programs - **Must be available 24/7** to respond to emergency service calls, including weekends and holidays - Ability to work extended hours in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment ### Preferred Skills & Experience - **3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience**, including: - Backhoe - Bulldozer - Excavator - Front-end loader - Grapple truck - Rail-bound equipment - Tractor - Skid-steer loader - Experience with track maintenance, railroad construction, rerailing, load transfer, or similar work is a plus. - Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. ### Physical & Work Requirements - Ability to perform physically demanding construction and railroad field work. - Ability to regularly load, unload, move, stage, and handle equipment and materials. - Ability to work around heavy equipment, cranes, vehicles, and railroad operations. - Ability to work extended hours and respond to emergency calls as required. - Comfortable working outdoors and in varying weather conditions. ### Pre-Employment Requirements - Pre-employment drug screen - Background check ### Benefits - Full-time employment with benefits - Guaranteed 40 hours per week - Significant overtime opportunities - Per diem for qualifying assignments - Hotel accommodations/pay for qualifying travel - Layover pay when applicable