CDL-A Rerail Equipment Operator

About the role

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT regulations and company procedures.
• Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites, including overweight and oversize loads.
• Inspect loads and verify required transportation permits.
• Participate in daily job planning and safety meetings before work begins.
• Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials for rerailing, load transfer, and track maintenance or construction.
• Assist with the setup, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Perform rigging using chains, cables, and winches during rerailing operations.
• Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, dump trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid steers.
• Assist with specialty lifting, rerailing, grading, load transfers, and railroad track work.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
• Monitor vehicles and equipment for safe and reliable operation.
• Perform basic equipment and vehicle service and report major mechanical issues for repair.
• Assist with breaking down, loading, and securing cranes and equipment after assignments.
• Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, supplies, and components.
• Sort scrap materials and maintain clean, organized work areas and vehicles.
• Perform additional field or departmental duties as needed.
• Follow all required safety procedures and maintain a professional standard of workmanship.

Requirements

• Class A CDL with a good driving record.
• Previous construction, heavy labor, or similar hands-on work experience.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding work.
• Willingness to complete required training, qualification, and safety programs.
• 24/7 availability for emergency calls, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work extended hours and respond to emergency railroad situations.
• Drug screen
• Background check