CDL-A Driver / Railroad Equipment Operator

United States·Fort WorthDirect Hiremid

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Requirements Summary

Backhoe Bulldozer Excavator Front-end loader Grapple truck Rail-bound equipment Tractor Skid-steer loader Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

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What We Offer

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✓40 hours guaranteed per week

✓Significant overtime; regular and OT hours average 60+ hours/week

✓24/7 on-call availability, including weekends and holidays, for emergency response

✓Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half

✓Per diem for qualifying travel

✓Hotel pay for travel

✓Layover pay when applicable

✓Complete pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment according to DOT regulations and company procedures.

✓Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites; inspect loads and transported machinery and verify overweight/oversize permits.

✓Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings.

✓Load, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials for rerailing, load adjustment/transfer, track maintenance, repairs, and new track construction.

✓Assist with crane assembly, inspection, operation, and breakdown/loading.

✓Assist with rigging using chains, cables, and winches during derailment response.

✓Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders when qualified.

✓Perform work involving specialty lifting, rerailing, load transfer, grading, track maintenance/repair, and railroad construction.

✓Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.

✓Monitor vehicles and equipment for safe, reliable operation and perform/document minor service.

✓Report more complex mechanical issues to the appropriate shop or field supervisor.

✓Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, components, and supplies.

✓Sort and properly store scrap materials.

✓Assist other departments or work groups as needed.

✓Maintain clean, organized, and safe vehicles, equipment, and work areas.

✓Follow all required safety policies and procedures.

✓Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a good driving record.

✓Construction labor or similar physically demanding work experience.

✓Ability to pass required qualification, training, and safety programs.

✓24/7 availability for emergency calls, including weekends and holidays.

✓3+ years operating heavy equipment, including: Backhoe

✓Bulldozer

✓Excavator

✓Front-end loader

✓Grapple truck

✓Rail-bound equipment

✓Tractor

✓Skid-steer loader

✓Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

✓Drug screen

✓Background check

This is a full-time direct-hire opportunity offering guaranteed hours, substantial overtime potential, benefits, and additional compensation for travel and emergency response work. The position is ideal for a safety-focused Class A CDL professional with heavy equipment and construction experience who is comfortable working in demanding field environments and responding to emergency situations.