CDL-A Load Adjust Operator

CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed; average 60+ hours/week with significant overtime
Availability: 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays
Benefits: Full benefits package
Position Overview
Seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to support railroad recovery, track work, and heavy equipment operations. This is a hands-on position combining CDL driving, equipment operation, rigging, and physical labor. Employees may also assist with equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and safety training during downtime.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company procedures and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

- Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites using tractor-trailers.

- Inspect transported loads and verify permits and specifications for oversized or overweight equipment.

- Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings before beginning field assignments.

- Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials for load adjustment, load transfer, derailment recovery, and track work.

- Assist with adjusting, transferring, and securing loads during railroad operations.

- Support rerailing activities, railcar maintenance and repairs, track maintenance, track construction, and related field projects as assigned.

- Assist with assembling, inspecting, operating, and dismantling cranes and other heavy equipment.

- Perform rigging tasks using chains, cables, and winches during field operations.

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

- Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools to complete assigned work.

- Monitor vehicles and machinery for safe operation and readiness, performing minor servicing and documenting maintenance activities.

- Refer complex mechanical problems to the appropriate shop supervisor or foreman.

- Reload equipment and materials after assignments, assist with site cleanup, restock vehicles and equipment, and organize supplies and scrap materials at the home base.

- Complete required safety training and preventive maintenance tasks during periods without emergency callouts.

- Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow all applicable safety procedures.

- Assist other field teams or departments when needed to support operational requirements.

Required Qualifications

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

- Experience in construction labor or a comparable physically demanding position.

- Ability to perform physical fieldwork and safely handle equipment and materials.

- Willingness to operate heavy machinery when qualified and trained.

- Ability to follow DOT requirements, safety procedures, and equipment operating guidelines.

- Availability for 24/7 emergency response, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

- Ability to work extended shifts and accommodate unpredictable schedules.

- Willingness to complete required qualification tests, training, and safety programs.

Preferred Experience

- Three or more years of heavy equipment operating experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

- Experience operating backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders.

- Familiarity with load adjustment, load transfer, railroad recovery, track maintenance, or construction operations.

- Basic mechanical maintenance and equipment servicing experience.

Schedule and Compensation

- Guaranteed 40 hours per week, with significant overtime opportunities.

- Typical workweeks average 60+ hours and may reach 70 hours, depending on operational demands.

- Hours worked outside the Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule are paid at the applicable overtime rate of time and a half, subject to the employer's overtime policy and applicable law.

- Additional compensation may include per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable.

- Employees must remain available for emergency assignments throughout the week, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

- Full benefits package.

- Opportunities to gain experience across load adjustment, railroad recovery, track work, and heavy equipment operations.

- Equipment training and preventive maintenance experience during non-emergency periods.

Pre-Employment Requirements

- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.

- Successful completion of a background check.

Interview Requirements

- Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.