CDL A Heavy Equipment & Railroad Laborer

CDL A Heavy Equipment & Railroad Laborer

Location: Fort Worth, TX
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour — higher pay available depending on experience
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed + significant overtime
On-Call: 24/7, including weekends and holidays
Benefits: Full benefits package

Position Overview

Seeking aClass A CDL holder for a hands-on role supporting railroad emergency response, equipment transport, rerailing, load transfers, track work, and construction projects.

The position combinescommercial driving, heavy equipment operation, rigging, equipment handling, and physical job-site work. Employees should be prepared for extended workweeks, with typical schedules averaging 60+ hours and some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours.

What You'll Do

• Perform DOT-compliant pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Drive tractor-trailers and transport trucks, trailers, equipment, and materials to job sites.
• Verify loads and permits for overweight or oversize equipment.
• Participate in job planning and safety meetings.
• Load, unload, stage, secure, and move equipment and materials.
• Supportrailroad derailment response, rerailing, specialty lifting, track maintenance, and construction work.
• Assist with cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Perform rigging usingchains, cables, and winches.
• Operate qualified equipment includingcranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and other rail/construction equipment.
• Usehydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and hand tools.
• Disassemble, load, and secure equipment after assignments.
• Monitor equipment for operating problems and help reduce downtime.
• Perform minor vehicle/equipment service and report major mechanical issues.
• Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, supplies, and components.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Support other teams and departments as needed.

Schedule & Overtime

• 40 hours guaranteed per week.
• Significant overtime available; combined regular and overtime hours typically average60+ hours per week.
• Hours outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half.
• 24/7 emergency on-call availability is required.
• Weekend and holiday availability is required.
• During downtime, employees may assist with safety training, preventive maintenance, and shop/equipment work.

Requirements

• ValidClass A CDL with a good driving record.
• Construction labor or other physically demanding work experience.
• Ability to safely operate heavy construction and railroad equipment.
• Ability to complete required training, qualification testing, and safety programs.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and responding to emergency calls.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work safely.

Heavy Equipment Experience

3+ years preferred, including experience with:

• • Backhoe
  • Bulldozer
  • Excavator
  • Front-end loader
  • Grapple truck
  • Rail-bound equipment
  • Tractor
  • Skid-steer loader

  Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.

Additional Compensation

• Per diem
• Hotel accommodations or payment for required travel
• Layover pay when applicable

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Drug screening
• Background check
• Candidates must bringsteel-toed boots to the interview.