About this role
Railroad Equipment Operator – CDL A
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay available based on experience
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed + significant overtime
On-Call: 24/7 availability, including weekends and holidays
Benefits: Full benefits package
Position Overview
We are looking for a Class A CDL holder to support railroad emergency response, rerailing, load transfers, track work, and construction activities. This hands-on position combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, rigging, equipment handling, and physical job-site work.
The position requires flexibility for emergency calls and extended workweeks. Employees may typically work 60+ hours per week, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours based on operational demands.
What You'll Do
- Perform DOT-compliant pre- and post-trip inspections.
- Drive tractor-trailers and transport trucks, trailers, equipment, and materials to job sites.
- Verify loads and permits for overweight or oversize equipment.
- Participate in job planning and safety meetings.
- Load, unload, stage, secure, and move equipment and materials.
- Support railroad derailment response, rerailing, specialty lifting, track maintenance, and construction work .
- Assist with cranes and other heavy equipment.
- Perform rigging using chains, cables, and winches .
- Operate qualified equipment including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and other rail/construction equipment .
- Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and hand tools .
- Disassemble, load, and secure equipment after assignments.
- Monitor equipment for operating problems and help reduce downtime.
- Perform minor vehicle/equipment service and report major mechanical issues.
- Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, supplies, and components.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
- Support other teams and departments as needed.
Schedule & Overtime
- 40 hours guaranteed per week.
- Significant overtime available; combined regular and overtime hours typically average 60+ hours per week .
- Hours outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half.
- 24/7 emergency on-call availability is required.
- Weekend and holiday availability is required.
- During downtime, employees may assist with safety training, preventive maintenance, and shop/equipment work.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
- Construction labor or other physically demanding work experience.
- Ability to safely operate heavy construction and railroad equipment.
- Ability to complete required training, qualification testing, and safety programs.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and responding to emergency calls.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work safely.
Heavy Equipment Experience
3+ years preferred , including experience with:
- Backhoe
- Bulldozer
- Excavator
- Front-end loader
- Grapple truck
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractor
- Skid-steer loader
Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.
Additional Compensation
- Per diem
- Hotel accommodations or payment for required travel
- Layover pay when applicable
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Drug screening
- Background check
- Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview .