CDL-A Equipment Operator – Railroad Operations

Starting pay of $26.00 per hour, with higher pay possible based on experience

Guaranteed 40 hours per week

Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for eligible hours outside the standard Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule

Per diem for eligible assignments

Hotel accommodations or hotel pay for work-related travel

Layover pay when applicable

Benefits package available

Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations.

Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites, inspect loads, and verify permits for oversized or overweight equipment.

Operate heavy machinery, when qualified, to support railroad recovery, rerailing, load adjustment and transfer, track maintenance and repair, grading, and railroad construction.

Assist with derailment recovery by assembling equipment, rigging chains, cables, and winches, and supporting crane operations.

Load, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials before and after field assignments.

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

Perform basic equipment servicing and minor mechanical repairs, including routine maintenance, and report more complex issues to the appropriate supervisor.

Monitor equipment condition and readiness to minimize downtime.

Participate in safety briefings, required training, site cleanup, and equipment inspections.

Maintain organized vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.

Assist other operational teams as needed to support field assignments and business requirements.

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)

Good driving record

Experience in construction, equipment operation, or a similar hands-on role involving physical labor

Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform minor equipment repairs and routine maintenance

Ability to operate heavy equipment safely when qualified

Willingness to work long hours and respond to emergency calls on a 24/7 basis, including weekends and holidays

Ability to complete required qualification tests, safety training, and other job-related assessments

Commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining a safe work environment

Three or more years of experience operating heavy equipment, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders; equivalent training and experience will also be considered.

Experience operating equipment with a manual transmission

Experience in railroad operations, construction, equipment transportation, or emergency field response

Pre-employment drug screening

Background check