CDL-A Track Equipment Operator

• 40 hours guaranteed per week


• Typical workweeks average 60+ hours, with significant overtime


• Hours outside of Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half


• 24/7 on-call availability required, including weekends and holidays


• Per diem available when applicable


• Hotel and layover pay provided for qualifying travel

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT requirements.


• Safely transport equipment, materials, and supplies to and from job sites.


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


• Participate in daily job planning and safety meetings.


• Load, unload, move, and stage materials and equipment for railroad construction and maintenance activities.


• Assist with track maintenance, repairs, new track builds, rerailing, load transfers, and railroad car work.


• Assist with setting up, inspecting, and operating cranes and other heavy equipment.


• Perform rigging work using chains, cables, and winches.


• Operate equipment when qualified, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, dump trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid steers.


• Support grading, specialty lifting, material handling, and other railroad-related construction activities.


• Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and common hand tools.


• Monitor equipment and vehicles to maintain safe and reliable operation.


• Perform and document basic maintenance and service work.


• Report major mechanical issues to the appropriate supervisor.


• Assist with breaking down, loading, and preparing cranes and other equipment for transportation.


• Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, supplies, and components.


• Sort scrap materials and maintain an organized work area.


• Keep vehicles, equipment, tools, and job sites clean and ready for use.


• Follow all safety policies and procedures.


• Assist other departments or crews as needed to support operational requirements.

• Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.


• Construction, heavy labor, or similar hands-on work experience.


• Ability to perform physically demanding work in a field environment.


• Ability to complete required training, qualification, and safety programs.


• Must be available 24/7 for emergency response, including weekends and holidays.


• Willingness to travel as required.

• 3+ years of heavy equipment operation, including:
  
  
  
  • Backhoe
  
  
  • Bulldozer
  
  
  • Excavator
  
  
  • Front-end loader
  
  
  • Grapple truck
  
  
  • Rail-bound equipment
  
  
  • Tractor
  
  
  • Skid-steer loader
  
  
  
  


• Railroad, track maintenance, rerailing, or construction experience is preferred.

• Drug screen


• Background check

Interview: Candidates should bring steel-toed boots.