CDL-A Driver / Railroad Equipment Operator

CDL-A Driver / Railroad Equipment Operator

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time

Pay: Starting at $26.00/hour - higher rates may be available based on experience

Position Overview

Seeking a Class A CDL driver to support railroad emergency response and track operations. This hands-on position involves transporting equipment and materials, operating heavy equipment when qualified, and assisting with derailment recovery, railroad car maintenance, load transfer, and track work.

Full-time position with benefits.

Schedule & Compensation

• 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

What You'll Do

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Experience

• 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.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Drug screen
• Background check