About this role
CDL A Heavy Equipment & Railroad Laborer
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour — higher pay available depending on experience
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed + significant overtime
On-Call: 24/7, including weekends and holidays
Benefits: Full benefits package
Position Overview
Seeking a Class A CDL holder for a hands-on role supporting railroad emergency response, equipment transport, rerailing, load transfers, track work, and construction projects.
The position combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, rigging, equipment handling, and physical job-site work. Employees should be prepared for extended workweeks, with typical schedules averaging 60+ hours and some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours.
Responsibilities
- Complete DOT-required pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
- Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites and verify load permits for oversized/overweight equipment.
- Load, unload, stage, and secure materials and equipment for railroad and construction work.
- Operate cranes, backhoes, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, dump trucks, skid steers, tractors, and rail-bound equipment .
- Assist with rerailing, load adjustment/transfer, track maintenance, repairs, new track construction, grading, and specialty lifting .
- Set up, inspect, assemble, disassemble, and assist with crane operations.
- Perform rigging using chains, cables, and winches .
- Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and hand tools .
- Monitor equipment and vehicles to maintain safe and reliable operation.
- Perform and document minor equipment servicing and report major mechanical issues.
- Participate in job-site safety meetings and follow all required safety procedures.
- Clean, organize, and restock vehicles and equipment after assignments.
- Assist with scrap handling, material organization, and other physical work as needed.
Requirements
- 3+ years of heavy equipment operation , including backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, front-end loader, grapple truck, rail-bound equipment, tractor, or skid-steer loaders.
- Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Interview Requirement: Candidates must bring steel-toed boots.