CDL-A Load Adjust Operator

About the role

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company procedures and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites using tractor-trailers.
• Inspect transported loads and verify permits and specifications for oversized or overweight equipment.
• Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings before beginning field assignments.
• Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials for load adjustment, load transfer, derailment recovery, and track work.
• Assist with adjusting, transferring, and securing loads during railroad operations.
• Support rerailing activities, railcar maintenance and repairs, track maintenance, track construction, and related field projects as assigned.
• Assist with assembling, inspecting, operating, and dismantling cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Perform rigging tasks using chains, cables, and winches during field operations.
• Operate heavy equipment when qualified, including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, tractors, rail-bound equipment, and skid-steer loaders.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools to complete assigned work.
• Monitor vehicles and machinery for safe operation and readiness, performing minor servicing and documenting maintenance activities.
• Refer complex mechanical problems to the appropriate shop supervisor or foreman.
• Reload equipment and materials after assignments, assist with site cleanup, restock vehicles and equipment, and organize supplies and scrap materials at the home base.
• Complete required safety training and preventive maintenance tasks during periods without emergency callouts.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow all applicable safety procedures.
• Assist other field teams or departments when needed to support operational requirements.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
• Experience in construction labor or a comparable physically demanding position.
• Ability to perform physical fieldwork and safely handle equipment and materials.
• Willingness to operate heavy machinery when qualified and trained.
• Ability to follow DOT requirements, safety procedures, and equipment operating guidelines.
• Availability for 24/7 emergency response, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work extended shifts and accommodate unpredictable schedules.
• Willingness to complete required qualification tests, training, and safety programs.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.

Benefits

• Full benefits package.
• Opportunities to gain experience across load adjustment, railroad recovery, track work, and heavy equipment operations.
• Equipment training and preventive maintenance experience during non-emergency periods.