CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator

Job description

### **CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator** **Job Type:** Full-Time | Direct Hire **Location:** Regional Travel **Starting Pay:** $26/hour — higher pay available based on experience **Benefits:** Full benefits package ### Position Overview Seeking a **Class A CDL driver with heavy equipment experience** to support railroad emergency response and construction activities. This position combines commercial driving, equipment operation, material handling, and hands-on field work related to train derailment recovery, track work, and railroad equipment. ### Schedule & Compensation - **40 hours guaranteed per week** - Average of **60+ hours/week** including regular and overtime hours - **24/7 on-call availability** for emergency response, including weekends and holidays - Hours worked outside **Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM** are paid at **1.5x overtime** - Per diem provided - Hotel expenses covered for travel - Layover pay when applicable ### Responsibilities - Complete **DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections** of trucks, trailers, and equipment - Safely operate tractor-trailers and transport equipment/materials to and from job sites - Inspect loads and verify permits for **oversize and overweight transportation** - Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings - Load, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials for field operations - Support **train re-railing, load transfer, track maintenance/repair, grading, and railroad construction** - Assist with setup, inspection, assembly, and operation of **cranes and other heavy equipment** - Perform rigging using chains, cables, and winches during derailment recovery - Operate equipment such as **cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid steers** - Use **hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and hand tools** - Monitor equipment and vehicles for safe and reliable operation - Perform and document minor equipment/vehicle servicing and report major mechanical issues - Assist with crane and equipment breakdown, loading, and transport after completing assignments - Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, components, and supplies - Sort and properly dispose of scrap materials - Keep vehicles, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and ready for use - Follow all required **safety policies and procedures** - Assist other departments or teams as needed to meet operational requirements ### Requirements - Valid **Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)** with a good driving record - Experience in **construction labor, heavy equipment, or another physically demanding field role** - Ability to successfully complete required qualification, training, and safety programs - Must be available for **24/7 emergency response**, including weekends and holidays - Ability to perform physically demanding work in an active field environment ### Preferred Experience - **3+ years operating heavy equipment**, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders, or an equivalent combination of training and experience ### Pre-Employment Requirements - Drug screening - Background check