CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator

About the role

Responsibilities

• Inspect trucks, trailers, and equipment before and after use in accordance with company procedures and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and check transported machinery, loads, and required permits for oversized or overweight equipment.
• Participate in daily job planning and safety briefings before beginning work.
• Load, unload, move, and stage materials and equipment for railroad recovery, load transfers, and track repair or construction.
• Assist with rerailing operations, railcar maintenance and repair, load adjustment, and track maintenance or new track construction.
• Help assemble, inspect, operate, dismantle, and secure cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Perform rigging tasks using chains, cables, and winches during railroad recovery work.
• Operate heavy equipment when qualified, including cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, dump trucks, tractors, rail-bound equipment, and skid-steer loaders.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools to complete assigned tasks.
• Perform basic equipment servicing and minor mechanical repairs, including oil changes, and document maintenance activities.
• Monitor vehicles and machinery to ensure safe operation and minimize downtime. Refer complex repairs to the Shop Manager or Foreman.
• Reload and secure equipment after assignments, clean work sites, replenish vehicle supplies, and organize parts, tools, and scrap materials.
• Complete preventive maintenance and safety training during downtime between emergency assignments.
• Maintain clean, orderly work areas and follow all safety policies and operating procedures.
• Assist other field teams and departments as operational needs require.

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.
• Basic mechanical skills for minor field repairs and equipment servicing.
• Ability to operate a variety of standard construction equipment safely when qualified.
• Willingness to perform physical labor and work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Ability to follow DOT regulations, safety procedures, and equipment operating requirements.
• Availability for 24/7 emergency response, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to travel locally and out of the area for emergency assignments.
• Ability to complete required qualification tests, training, and safety programs.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Bring steel-toed boots to the interview.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with benefits.
• Opportunities to develop skills in heavy equipment operation, railroad recovery, track maintenance, and load transfer.
• Equipment maintenance and safety training during periods between field assignments.