CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Railroad Recovery

About the role

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment according to company policies and DOT regulations.
• Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites, inspect loads, and verify permits for oversized or overweight loads.
• Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings.
• Load, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials for rerailing, load adjustment and transfer, track maintenance, repairs, and new construction.
• Assist with crane assembly, inspections, operation, and disassembly as needed.
• Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, dump trucks, skid steers, and rail-bound equipment when qualified.
• Assist with rerailing operations and use chains, cables, rigging, and winches safely.
• Support railroad car maintenance and repair, load transfers, grading, track work, and railroad construction activities.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.
• Monitor vehicles and equipment for safe operation and readiness, perform and document minor maintenance, and report complex repairs to the shop manager or foreman.
• Prepare equipment and vehicles for future assignments by restocking parts and supplies and organizing materials.
• Clean job sites and maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Follow all safety procedures and assist other departments as needed to meet operational requirements.
• Complete safety training and preventive maintenance during downtime between emergency assignments.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
• Experience in construction labor or a similar physically demanding role.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and perform hands-on field work.
• Willingness to travel regionally and work an on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to complete required qualification tests, training, and safety programs.
• Commitment to safe, efficient, and professional work practices.
• Pre-employment drug screening.
• Background check.