Railroad CDL-A Equipment Specialist

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 aCDL-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 withre-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 average60+ hours per week
  • 24/7 on-call rotation for emergency response, including weekends and holidays
  • Hours worked outsideMonday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid attime-and-a-half
  • Per diem for qualifying assignments
  • Hotel expenses provided for travel
  • Layover pay when applicable

What You'll Do

• • PerformDOT-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 foroversize and overweight equipment
  • Participate in daily job planning and safety meetings
  • Load, unload, stage, secure, and transport equipment and materials
  • Supporttrain derailment recovery and re-railing operations
  • Assist withrailroad 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 withchains, cables, and winches during derailment operations
  • Operate equipment includingcranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders
  • Usehydraulic 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

• ValidClass A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)
• Good driving record
• Construction labor or similar physically demanding work experience
• Ability to complete requiredqualification, training, and safety programs
• Availability for24/7 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