CDL A Heavy Equipment & Railroad Laborer

About the role

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support railroad derailment response, rerailing, specialty lifting, track maintenance, and construction work.
• Assist with cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Perform rigging using chains, cables, and winches.
• Operate qualified equipment including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and other rail/construction equipment.
• Use hydraulic 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.

Requirements

• Valid Class 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.
• Drug screening
• Background check
• Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.