CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Rail Response

About the role

Responsibilities

• Respond to railroad derailments and other emergency service calls.
• Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites using tractor-trailers and other vehicles.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with DOT requirements and company procedures.
• Inspect transported equipment and loads and verify permits for overweight or oversized equipment.
• Participate in daily safety meetings and review work plans before beginning assignments.
• Load, unload, stage, secure, and transport equipment and materials.
• Assist with rerailing operations, load adjustment/transfer, track maintenance, repairs, new track construction, and related railroad work.
• Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, bulldozers, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders when qualified.
• Assist with crane assembly, equipment inspections, rigging, and connecting chains, cables, and winches.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
• Perform basic equipment and vehicle service and minor mechanical repairs; more complex issues are referred to the appropriate shop personnel.
• Monitor equipment and vehicles to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime.
• Help disassemble, load, and secure cranes and other equipment following job completion.
• Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, supplies, and components when returning to the home location.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas, vehicles, and equipment.
• Follow all required safety procedures and assist other departments or work crews as needed.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
• Basic mechanical skills for minor equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Experience in construction, heavy equipment operation, or another physically demanding labor environment.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and work around heavy machinery.
• Ability to pass required qualification, training, and safety programs.
• Must be available for 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be comfortable working extended hours and traveling as needed.
• Drug screening
• Background check
• Required qualification and safety testing