CDL-A Driver/Operator (Rerail)

Schedule & Compensation

- 40 hours guaranteed per week

- Average of 60+ hours per week , with some weeks reaching 70 hours

- Significant overtime available

- 24/7 on-call availability , including weekends and holidays

- Hours outside of Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at 1.5x overtime

- Per diem available

- Hotel pay for required travel

- Layover pay when applicable

Responsibilities

- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment according to company policy and DOT regulations.

- Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and inspect loads and transported machinery.

- Verify transportation permits for overweight and oversize loads and equipment.

- Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings.

- Load, unload, move, and stage materials and equipment for rerailing, load adjustment/transfer, and track maintenance, repair, or new construction.

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

- Operate equipment according to standard procedures while following all safety rules and regulations.

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

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

- Perform work involving hydraulic tools, welding, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.

- Assist with specialty lifting, rerailing, load transfer, track maintenance/repair, grading, and railroad construction activities.

- Continuously monitor equipment and vehicles to minimize downtime and maintain operational readiness.

- Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle service and repairs, including basic mechanical tasks such as oil changes.

- Report more complicated mechanical issues to the Shop Manager or Foreman.

- Assist with disassembly and loading of cranes and other equipment after job assignments.

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

- Sort and properly dispose of scrap materials.

- Assist other departments or divisions as needed to meet operational needs.

- Follow all required safety policies and procedures.

- Maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

Requirements

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

- Basic mechanical skills for minor equipment repairs, including oil changes.

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

- Must be comfortable operating equipment and performing physical labor.

- Must be available 24/7 to respond to emergency service calls, including weekends and holidays.

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

- Must be comfortable working in an emergency-response environment where quick and efficient work is required.

Preferred Skills & Experience

- 3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment , including:

Backhoe

- Bulldozer

- Excavator

- Front-end loader

- Grapple truck

- Rail-bound equipment

- Tractor

- Skid-steer loader

- Strong preference for CDL-A drivers with experience operating manual-transmission equipment .

- Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Pre-Employment Requirements

- Pre-employment drug screen

- Background check

Interview Requirement

Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.