Rail Infrastructure Field Technician (CDL-A)

Work Schedule

• Guaranteed 40 hours per week


• Regular overtime opportunities averaging 60+ hours weekly


• On-call availability required for emergency response situations


• Weekend and holiday work may be required

Pay & Additional Earnings

• Starting wage of $26.00 per hour or higher depending on qualifications


• Overtime paid at $39.00 per hour (1.5x base rate) for hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM


• Per diem provided for qualifying travel assignments


• Hotel accommodations covered during overnight travel


• Layover compensation available when applicable

Transportation & Logistics

• Perform required inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment before and after operation


• Safely transport machinery, materials, and support equipment to and from project locations


• Verify load securement, transportation permits, and compliance requirements for oversized or overweight loads


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

Rail & Field Operations Support

• Participate in daily work planning discussions and safety meetings


• Support track maintenance, repair activities, rail recovery operations, load transfers, and construction projects


• Prepare work areas and materials needed for field assignments


• Assist with jobsite cleanup and project closeout activities

Equipment Operation

• Assist with crane setup, inspections, and operational support


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


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


• Perform work safely while maintaining awareness of surrounding personnel and equipment

Equipment Maintenance

• Monitor equipment condition and operational performance


• Complete and document minor maintenance and service activities


• Report significant mechanical concerns to supervisors for repair


• Assist with equipment breakdown, loading, and transportation at project completion


• Restock tools, supplies, and replacement parts as needed

General Responsibilities

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


• Maintain clean and organized vehicles, equipment, and workspaces


• Support additional operational teams when business needs require


• Adhere to all company safety programs, policies, and procedures

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


• Good driving history and ability to meet company driving standards


• Experience in construction, industrial labor, transportation, or other physically demanding work environments


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


• Availability to respond to emergency service requests 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Three or more years operating heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, bulldozers, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid steers


• Previous experience supporting railroad operations, track maintenance, infrastructure construction, or recovery projects


• Familiarity with heavy equipment safety practices and field operations

• Drug screening


• Background check