CDL-A Railroad Recovery Equipment Operator

• Guaranteed 40 hours each week


• Typical workweek averages 60+ hours, including overtime


• Must be available for emergency call-outs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays

• Starting salary from $57,200 annually (higher compensation based on experience)


• Overtime paid at 1.5x the regular rate for work performed outside the standard Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM schedule


• Per diem during eligible travel


• Hotel accommodations for overnight assignments


• Layover pay when applicable


• Comprehensive benefits package

• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.


• Safely transport heavy equipment, machinery, and materials to and from job sites using a Class A CDL tractor-trailer.


• Inspect transported equipment and verify permits for oversized and overweight loads.


• Participate in daily work planning meetings and mandatory safety briefings.


• Load, unload, organize, and stage equipment and materials for rerailing operations, load transfers, railroad maintenance, repairs, grading, and new track construction.


• Assist with derailment recovery by helping assemble and operate cranes and specialty lifting equipment.


• Connect chains, cables, winches, and rigging equipment while following established safety procedures.


• Operate heavy equipment, including:
  
  
  
  • Cranes
  
  
  • Backhoes
  
  
  • Excavators
  
  
  • Grapple trucks
  
  
  • Dump trucks
  
  
  • Bulldozers
  
  
  • Front-end loaders
  
  
  • Rail-bound equipment
  
  
  • Tractors
  
  
  • Skid-steer loaders
  
  
  
  


• Perform work using hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and standard hand tools.


• Monitor equipment condition and identify maintenance needs before they become major issues.


• Perform minor equipment servicing and document maintenance completed, referring complex repairs to maintenance personnel.


• Assist with dismantling, loading, and securing cranes and other specialized equipment after each assignment.


• Replenish tools, supplies, and replacement parts upon returning to the home facility to ensure emergency readiness.


• Maintain clean vehicles, equipment, and organized work areas.


• Support additional operational assignments as needed.


• Follow all established safety policies and procedures.

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with a satisfactory driving record.


• Experience performing physically demanding construction, industrial, railroad, or similar labor.


• Ability to complete required qualification testing and safety training.


• Must be available to respond to emergency calls at any time, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.


• Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions and performing physically demanding tasks.

Applicants with 3 or more years of experience operating heavy equipment are preferred. Experience with the following equipment is especially valuable:

• Backhoe


• Bulldozer


• Excavator


• Front-end loader


• Grapple truck


• Rail-bound equipment


• Tractor


• Skid-steer loader

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and practical experience will also be considered.

• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening


• Successfully complete a background check