Railroad Equipment Operator – CDL-A

About the role

Responsibilities

• Complete DOT pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
• Transport machinery, equipment, and materials to and from work sites.
• Inspect loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight transportation.
• Participate in work planning and daily safety briefings.
• Load, unload, stage, and position equipment and materials.
• Support train rerailing, load transfers, railroad maintenance, track work, and construction activities.
• Assist with crane and equipment setup, inspection, operation, breakdown, and loading.
• Perform rigging with chains, cables, and winches.
• Operate cranes, excavators, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, front-end loaders, tractors, skid steers, and rail-bound equipment.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and hand tools.
• Monitor equipment and vehicles for safe and reliable operation.
• Perform basic equipment servicing and document maintenance activities.
• Report major mechanical issues for further repair.
• Reload and secure equipment following field assignments.
• Restock parts, supplies, and components.
• Maintain clean and organized vehicles, tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Assist other teams or departments as needed.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
• Experience in construction, heavy equipment operation, or physically demanding field work.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment.
• Comfortable performing hands-on work in changing field conditions.
• Able to complete required qualification testing, training, and safety programs.
• Must be available for 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays.
• Drug screening
• Background check
• Required qualification and safety testing