Emergency Rail Recovery Operator (CDL-A)

• Full-time direct hire opportunity


• Guaranteed 40 hours per week


• Consistent overtime opportunities averaging 60+ hours weekly


• Must be available for emergency dispatches 24 hours a day, 7 days a week


• Weekend and holiday response may be required

• Starting wage of $26.00 per hour or higher based on experience


• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours worked outside Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM


• Per diem provided during travel assignments


• Company-paid lodging for overnight travel


• Layover compensation when applicable

Transportation & Mobilization

• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT regulations and company standards


• Safely transport machinery, tools, and materials to and from project locations


• Verify permits and documentation for oversized and overweight loads


• Assist with loading, unloading, securing, and staging equipment for field operations

Field Operations Support

• Participate in daily work planning meetings and safety briefings


• Support rail recovery operations, load transfers, track maintenance, repairs, and new construction projects


• Prepare work areas and materials needed for assigned tasks


• Assist with cleanup and site restoration following project completion

Equipment Operation

• Assist with the setup, inspection, and operation of cranes and other specialized equipment


• Support rigging activities involving chains, cables, winches, and lifting devices


• Operate heavy equipment as qualified, including:
  
  
  
  • Cranes
  
  
  • Excavators
  
  
  • Backhoes
  
  
  • Grapple trucks
  
  
  • Dump trucks
  
  
  • Front-end loaders
  
  
  • Skid steers
  
  
  • Additional construction and rail-support equipment
  
  
  
  


• Perform all work in compliance with established safety procedures and operational guidelines

Maintenance & Equipment Care

• Monitor equipment performance and report operational concerns


• Perform routine servicing and minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment


• Document maintenance activities and communicate repair needs to supervisors


• Assist with equipment disassembly, transport preparation, and storage as required


• Restock vehicles, tools, and supplies after project completion

General Duties

• Utilize hydraulic, electrical, welding, cutting, and hand tools safely and effectively


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


• Support additional departments and projects as operational needs require


• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and training requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A)


• Safe driving history and ability to meet company driving requirements


• Experience performing physical labor in construction, industrial, transportation, or related environments


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


• Willingness to remain on-call and respond to emergency service requests, including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Three or more years of heavy equipment operating experience


• Experience operating excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid steer loaders


• Equivalent combination of training and field experience will be considered

• Pre-Employment drug screen


• Background check