Railroad CDL-A Equipment Specialist

Job description

### **Railroad CDL-A Equipment Specialist** **Job Type:** Full-Time | Direct Hire **Location:** Regional Field Operations **Starting Pay:** $26/hour — higher pay available based on experience **Benefits:** Full benefits package ### Position Overview Seeking a **CDL-A driver with heavy equipment experience** to support railroad field operations and emergency derailment response. This role combines commercial vehicle operation, heavy equipment use, material handling, and hands-on railroad construction work. Employees may assist with **re-railing, railroad car repairs, load transfers, track maintenance, track construction, grading, and specialty lifting** while maintaining a strong focus on safety and equipment readiness. ### Schedule & Pay - **40 hours guaranteed per week** - Regular and overtime hours average **60+ hours per week** - **24/7 on-call** rotation for emergency response, including weekends and holidays - Hours worked outside **Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM** are paid at **time-and-a-half** - Per diem for qualifying assignments - Hotel expenses provided for travel - Layover pay when applicable ### What You'll Do - Perform **DOT-required pre- and post-trip inspections** on trucks, trailers, and equipment - Drive tractor-trailers to and from work sites and safely transport equipment and materials - Inspect loads and verify permits for **oversize and overweight equipment** - Participate in daily job planning and safety meetings - Load, unload, stage, secure, and transport equipment and materials - Support **train derailment recovery and re-railing operations** - Assist with **railroad car maintenance/repair, load adjustment and transfer, track maintenance, repairs, new builds, and grading** - Help assemble, inspect, rig, and operate cranes and other equipment - Connect and work with **chains, cables, and winches** during derailment operations - Operate equipment including **cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders** - Use **hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools** - Monitor vehicles and equipment for safe and reliable operation - Perform and document minor maintenance and report more complex mechanical issues - Assist with crane and equipment disassembly and loading after assignments - Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, components, and supplies - Sort scrap materials and maintain organized work areas - Keep vehicles, equipment, and job sites clean and properly maintained - Follow all required safety procedures and remain aware of coworkers and surroundings - Assist other departments or teams as needed ### Requirements - Valid **Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)** - Good driving record - Construction labor or similar physically demanding work experience - Ability to complete required **qualification, training, and safety programs** - Availability for **24/7 emergency response**, including weekends and holidays - Ability to work safely in an active field environment ### Preferred Experience - **3+ years of heavy equipment operation**, including: - Backhoe - Bulldozer - Excavator - Front-end loader - Grapple truck - Rail-bound equipment - Tractor - Skid-steer loader - Equivalent combination of training and experience will also be considered ### Pre-Employment Requirements - Drug screening - Background check