Salary :
CDL-A Equipment Operator – Rail Emergency Response
Location: Richmond, VA
Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Starting Pay: From $26.00 per hour (higher rates available based on experience)
Position Overview
We are looking for dependable CDL-A Operators to support rail-related field operations, including emergency response and equipment transport. This role combines driving, heavy equipment operation, and hands-on labor in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.
Schedule & Pay Details
- Minimum of 40 hours per week guaranteed
- Typical workweeks average 60+ hours with overtime
- On-call availability required 24/7 for emergency response, including weekends and holidays
- Overtime paid for hours worked outside standard weekday schedule (7:00 AM–4:00 PM)
- Additional compensation includes per diem, travel accommodations, and layover pay
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks, trailers, and equipment
- Transport heavy equipment and materials using tractor-trailers to various job sites
- Confirm load security and ensure compliance with oversize/overweight permit requirements
- Participate in daily job briefings and safety meetings prior to work activities
- Load, unload, and position equipment and materials for field operations
- Assist with rerailing efforts, load transfers, and track repair or construction work
- Support setup, breakdown, and operation of cranes and heavy equipment
- Operate equipment such as excavators, backhoes, dump trucks, grapple trucks, and similar machinery (based on qualifications)
- Perform rigging tasks using chains, cables, and winches during lifting and recovery operations
- Use hydraulic tools, cutting torches, welding equipment, electrical tools, and hand tools
- Monitor equipment performance and complete minor maintenance as needed
- Report mechanical issues requiring repair to supervisors
- Assist with teardown and loading of equipment at the conclusion of projects
- Restock vehicles and organize tools and materials for future assignments
- Maintain clean and organized trucks, equipment, and work areas
- Follow all company safety standards and procedures at all times
Required Qualifications
- Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record
- Experience in construction, labor, or other physically demanding roles
- Ability to pass required safety training and qualification programs
- Willingness to be available for emergency call-outs at any time
Preferred Experience
- 3+ years operating heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, skid steers, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, or similar machinery
- Experience working in rail, construction, or industrial environments
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Pre-Employment drug screen
- Background check
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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