CDL-A Track Equipment Operator – Railroad Operations

About the role

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company procedures and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and inspect transported loads and machinery.
• Verify permits and transportation requirements for oversized or overweight loads and equipment.
• Participate in daily work-planning discussions and safety briefings before beginning assignments.
• Load, unload, move, and stage materials and equipment for track maintenance, repairs, new construction, rerailing, and load adjustment or transfer operations.
• Help prepare work sites and secure equipment and materials for transportation when assignments are complete.
• Assist with the assembly, inspection, setup, and operation of cranes and other equipment when qualified.
• Support rigging activities by connecting chains, cables, winches, and related equipment as needed.
• Operate assigned heavy equipment, such as cranes, backhoes, excavators, grapple trucks, dump trucks, front-end loaders, bulldozers, tractors, and skid-steer loaders, when qualified.
• Perform track-related work, grading, specialty lifting, load transfers, and other tasks supporting railroad construction and maintenance.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as required.
• Monitor vehicles and equipment to reduce downtime and maintain operational readiness.
• Complete and document minor equipment and vehicle maintenance, referring complex mechanical issues to the Shop Manager or Foreman.
• Assist with dismantling, loading, and securing cranes and other equipment at the end of an assignment.
• Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, components, and supplies after returning to the home base.
• Sort scrap materials and place them in designated areas.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas, vehicles, and equipment.
• Follow all safety policies and operating procedures while remaining aware of coworkers and surrounding conditions.
• Support other departments or work groups when needed to meet operational demands.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A).
• Good driving record.
• Experience in construction labor or another physically demanding position.
• Ability to perform manual labor and work with equipment and materials in field conditions.
• Willingness to remain on call for emergency assignments, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to complete required qualification tests and participate in safety training programs.
• Commitment to workplace safety and following established procedures.
• Pre-employment drug screening.
• Background check.