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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Response Technician 
Location: Taneytown, MD
Job Type: Direct Hire
Rate: Starts at $26.00/Hour can be higher depending on experience
Position Summary
We are seeking experienced CDL-A professionals to join a specialized field operations team supporting railroad recovery projects, heavy equipment transport, and infrastructure-related work throughout the region.
This position combines commercial driving responsibilities with hands-on field support and equipment operation. Team members assist with emergency response activities, equipment mobilization, track-related projects, railcar support services, and material transfer operations. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors in changing conditions and responding to urgent service calls when needed.
This is a full-time direct hire position offering competitive pay, extensive overtime opportunities, travel-related compensation, and company-sponsored benefits.
Work Schedule
Guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week
Consistent overtime opportunities available (often exceeding 60 hours weekly)
On-call availability required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Must be available for emergency response assignments, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Compensation Package
Starting wage of $26.00 per hour or higher based on experience
Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for work performed outside Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
Per diem provided for qualifying travel assignments
Hotel accommodations covered during overnight travel
Layover compensation available when applicable
Primary Responsibilities
Transportation & Logistics
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of commercial vehicles, trailers, and equipment
Safely transport equipment, machinery, and materials to and from project locations
Inspect loads for proper securement and compliance with transportation requirements
Verify permits and documentation associated with oversized and overweight loads
Field Operations Support
Participate in daily planning meetings and safety briefings
Assist with mobilization, setup, and staging of equipment and materials
Load and unload equipment required for recovery, maintenance, and construction activities
Support material transfers and infrastructure-related work assignments
Assist with project closeout activities, including cleanup and securing equipment for transport
Equipment Operation
Assist with assembly, inspection, setup, and operation of cranes and specialty equipment
Support rigging activities utilizing chains, cables, slings, and winches
Operate heavy equipment when qualified, including:
Cranes
Excavators
Backhoes
Grapple trucks
Dump trucks
Additional construction and lifting equipment
Perform work safely while maintaining awareness of surrounding personnel and equipment
Maintenance & Readiness
Monitor vehicle and equipment performance to maintain operational readiness
Perform routine maintenance and minor service tasks
Document maintenance activities and communicate repair needs to management
Assist with equipment teardown, loading, and transport after project completion
Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary tools, parts, and supplies
Organize and properly dispose of or store scrap and reusable materials
Safety & Teamwork
Follow all company safety requirements and operating procedures
Maintain organized vehicles, equipment, and work areas
Demonstrate flexibility by supporting additional operational needs when required
Promote a safe, professional, and productive work environment
Required Qualifications
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A)
Good driving record
Previous experience performing physical labor in construction, industrial, transportation, or related environments
Ability to successfully complete required training, certification, and qualification programs
Availability to respond to emergency callouts at any time, including weekends and holidays
Preferred Experience
Three or more years of heavy equipment operating experience
Experience operating machinery such as:
Excavators
Bulldozers
Backhoes
Front-end loaders
Grapple trucks
Tractors
Skid steer loaders
Rail-related equipment
Equivalent combinations of training and hands-on experience will be considered
Pre-Employment Requirements
Pre-Employment drug screen
Background check
Benefits:
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

<html><body>CDL-A Heavy Equipment Response Technician Location: Taneytown, MD Job Type: Direct Hire Rate: Starts at $26.00/Hour can be higher depending on experience Position Summary We are seeking experienced CDL-A professionals to join a specialized field operations team supporting railroad recovery projects, heavy equipment transport, and infrastructure-related work throughout the region. This position combines commercial driving responsibilities with hands-on field support and equipment operation. Team members assist with emergency response activities, equipment mobilization, track-related projects, railcar support services, and material transfer operations. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors in changing conditions and responding to urgent service calls when needed. This is a full-time direct hire position offering competitive pay, extensive overtime opportunities, travel-related compensation, and company-sponsored benefits. Work Schedule <ul><li>Guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week</li><li>Consistent overtime opportunities available (often exceeding 60 hours weekly)</li><li>On-call availability required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week</li><li>Must be available for emergency response assignments, including nights, weekends, and holidays</li></ul> Compensation Package <ul><li>Starting wage of $26.00 per hour or higher based on experience</li><li>Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for work performed outside Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM</li><li>Per diem provided for qualifying travel assignments</li><li>Hotel accommodations covered during overnight travel</li><li>Layover compensation available when applicable</li></ul> Primary Responsibilities Transportation &amp; Logistics <ul><li>Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of commercial vehicles, trailers, and equipment</li><li>Safely transport equipment, machinery, and materials to and from project locations</li><li>Inspect loads for proper securement and compliance with transportation requirements</li><li>Verify permits and documentation associated with oversized and overweight loads</li></ul>Field Operations Support <ul><li>Participate in daily planning meetings and safety briefings</li><li>Assist with mobilization, setup, and staging of equipment and materials</li><li>Load and unload equipment required for recovery, maintenance, and construction activities</li><li>Support material transfers and infrastructure-related work assignments</li><li>Assist with project closeout activities, including cleanup and securing equipment for transport</li></ul>Equipment Operation <ul><li>Assist with assembly, inspection, setup, and operation of cranes and specialty equipment</li><li>Support rigging activities utilizing chains, cables, slings, and winches</li><li>Operate heavy equipment when qualified, including:<ul><li>Cranes</li><li>Excavators</li><li>Backhoes</li><li>Grapple trucks</li><li>Dump trucks</li><li>Additional construction and lifting equipment</li></ul></li><li>Perform work safely while maintaining awareness of surrounding personnel and equipment</li></ul>Maintenance &amp; Readiness <ul><li>Monitor vehicle and equipment performance to maintain operational readiness</li><li>Perform routine maintenance and minor service tasks</li><li>Document maintenance activities and communicate repair needs to management</li><li>Assist with equipment teardown, loading, and transport after project completion</li><li>Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary tools, parts, and supplies</li><li>Organize and properly dispose of or store scrap and reusable materials</li></ul>Safety &amp; Teamwork <ul><li><ul><li>Follow all company safety requirements and operating procedures</li><li>Maintain organized vehicles, equipment, and work areas</li><li>Demonstrate flexibility by supporting additional operational needs when required</li><li>Promote a safe, professional, and productive work environment</li></ul></li></ul> Required Qualifications <ul><li>Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A)</li><li>Good driving record</li><li>Previous experience performing physical labor in construction, industrial, transportation, or related environments</li><li>Ability to successfully complete required training, certification, and qualification programs</li><li>Availability to respond to emergency callouts at any time, including weekends and holidays</li></ul> Preferred Experience <ul><li>Three or more years of heavy equipment operating experience</li><li>Experience operating machinery such as:<ul><li>Excavators</li><li>Bulldozers</li><li>Backhoes</li><li>Front-end loaders</li><li>Grapple trucks</li><li>Tractors</li><li>Skid steer loaders</li><li>Rail-related equipment</li></ul></li><li>Equivalent combinations of training and hands-on experience will be considered</li></ul> Pre-Employment Requirements <ul><li>Pre-Employment drug screen</li><li>Background check</li></ul> Benefits: <ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul> We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</body></html>

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