CDL-A Driver/Operator – Rerail

CDL-A Driver/Operator - Rerail

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Starting Pay: $26.00/hour (Higher pay available depending on experience)

Benefits: Full-time position with benefits

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Class A CDL drivers for a hands-on position supporting train derailment response and railroad-related operations.

This role involves the safe transportation and operation of equipment and materials, along with assisting with rerailing operations, railroad car maintenance and repair, load adjustments/transfers, and track maintenance, repair, and construction.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, physically capable, and comfortable working in an emergency-response environment.

Schedule & Compensation

• 40 hours guaranteed per week
• Significant overtime; combined regular and overtime hours average 60+ hours per week
• 24/7 on-call availability to respond to emergencies, including weekends and holidays
• Hours outside of Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half
• Per diem available
• Hotel pay/accommodations for required travel
• Layover pay when applicable

Job Duties

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT regulations and safety requirements.
• Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and inspect loads and machinery being transported.
• Verify transportation permits and ensure overweight and oversize load/equipment specifications are accurate.
• Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings to promote safe and efficient operations.
• Move, stage, load, and unload materials and equipment for rerailing, load adjustment/transfer, track maintenance, repair, and new construction.
• Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other equipment.
• Assist with rigging and connecting chains, cables, and winches during derailment operations.
• Operate equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures while following all safety rules and regulations.
• Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and other equipment when qualified.
• Perform tasks related to specialty lifting, rerailing, load transfers, track maintenance/repair, grading, railroad construction, and related activities.
• Work with hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
• Continuously monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime.
• Perform and document minor service and maintenance on equipment and vehicles and report more complex mechanical issues for repair.
• Assist with the disassembly and loading of cranes and other equipment at the completion of assignments.
• Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, components, and supplies.
• Sort scrap materials and place them in designated areas.
• Participate in site cleanup and ensure all equipment and materials are properly secured for transportation.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe vehicles, equipment, and work areas.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Be flexible and willing to perform additional tasks as needed to support business operations.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
• Experience in construction labor or a similar role involving physical labor.
• Ability to pass required qualification tests, training, and safety programs.
• 24/7 availability to respond to emergency service calls, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to safely work around heavy equipment, vehicles, tools, and railroad-related operations.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience 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

• Pre-employment drug screen
• Background check