CDL-A Driver/Operator (Rerail)

Responsibilities

- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment according to company and D.O.T. requirements.

- Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and safely transport equipment and materials.

- Inspect loads and verify transportation permits for overweight and oversize equipment.

- Participate in daily safety briefings and work planning.

- Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials for rerailing, load transfer, and track work.

- Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment.

- Assist with rigging and connecting chains, cables, and winches during derailment operations.

- Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, bulldozers, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders .

- Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools .

- Perform minor equipment and vehicle maintenance and report more complex mechanical issues.

- Assist with disassembly and loading of cranes and other equipment.

- Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, components, and supplies.

- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, vehicles, and equipment.

- Follow all required safety policies and procedures.

- Perform other physical and operational tasks as needed to support the team.

Requirements

- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.

- Experience in construction labor or a similar physically demanding role.

- Ability and willingness to operate standard construction equipment.

- Must be able to perform physical labor as required.

- Must pass required qualification, training, and safety programs.

- Must be available 24/7 for emergency calls , including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Experience

- 3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Additional Details

- Driving is approximately 10% of the job ; this is not an over-the-road driving position.

- During downtime, employees may assist in the shop with safety training and preventive maintenance (PM) on equipment.

- Work may involve responding to train derailments and performing rerailing, load transfer, track maintenance/repair, and related operations.

- Hours worked outside of Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at the overtime rate (1.5x).

Pre-Employment Requirements

- Drug screen

- Background check

Interview Requirement: Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.