Massachusetts Coastal Railroad LLC
Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL - Class A, must drive Manual
Job Summary
$30 Per Hour
Taunton, MA
CDL A
Local
2+ Years of CDL Experience
competitive pay
paid time off
health insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
full time
part time
Job Details
Equipment
Boom Truck
Handling Type
Touch Freight (Heavy Touch)
Transmission Type
Automatic
Job Requirements
CDL Class
CDL A
CDL Experience
2+ years
Full Description
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Category
Construction
Description
Must have CDL - Class A and be able to drive manual. In this position - one will operate trucks and heavy equipment including, but not limited to, Boom Truck, back hoes, skid steers, front-end loaders with forks, and excavators. Additional operation of railroad equipment (tie inserter, regulator, etc.) will be required; on-the-job training for railroad equipment will be provided. When not operating; this person may be expected to assist as a Railroad Track Laborer; which is a pysically demanding job.
Pay Rate: Starting at $30/hour; Commensurate with experience and licensure; Competitive pay
Hours: Full-time; eligible for overtime
Primary Activities and Responsibilities:
Position Requirements
Basic Competencies
Physical Requirements
Employment Conditions
Environment Conditions
Work outside in all weather conditions in confined spaces and/or elevated heights and on level or uneven surfaces.
Benefits:
All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen with random and for-cause screenings after employment begins. Marijuana/CBD usage, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use will disqualify you for hire and/or for continued employment.
We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual expression), ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, and any other personal characteristics protected by law.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
City
Southeastern MA, including but not limited to: Wareham, MA; Middleboro, MA; Taunton, MA; Fall River, New Bedford,
State
Massachusetts
Position
Heavy Equipment Operator & Truck Driver
Division
MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL RAILROAD LLC
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Open Date
8/27/2025
This position is currently accepting applications.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Category
Construction
Description
Must have CDL - Class A and be able to drive manual. In this position - one will operate trucks and heavy equipment including, but not limited to, Boom Truck, back hoes, skid steers, front-end loaders with forks, and excavators. Additional operation of railroad equipment (tie inserter, regulator, etc.) will be required; on-the-job training for railroad equipment will be provided. When not operating; this person may be expected to assist as a Railroad Track Laborer; which is a pysically demanding job.
Pay Rate: Starting at $30/hour; Commensurate with experience and licensure; Competitive pay
Hours: Full-time; eligible for overtime
Primary Activities and Responsibilities:
- Operate trucks and heavy equipment including, but not limited to, back hoes, skid steers, front-end loaders with forks, and excavators, and railroad equipment (tie inserter, regulator, etc.); on-the-job training will be provided.
- Work around all types of moving equipment.
- Perform manual labor as required.
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, NORAC, Employee Handbook, procedures, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
- Perform routine preventative maintenance of equipment.
- Assist with the troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions.
- Assist with the development of improved and new field methods and equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- CDL (Class A) required. Must be able to drive manual.
- Hoisting and/or Excavating license required (or ability to obtain)
- 2 years' experience operating heavy equipment such as, skid steers, front-end loaders, excavators, etc.
- High School diploma/GED
- 18 years of age or older
- Valid Driver's License
Basic Competencies
- Strong comprehension of communication (Understand oral and written English communications-both general and technical; and be able to provide clear instructions to others)
- Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)
- Basic math
- Mechanical aptitude
Physical Requirements
- Employees must be able to meet and comply with the manufacturer's weight limitation safety rating and recommendations for any equipment associated with performing their duties, including the 300 lb. safety rating for ladders (both portable and affixed) and fall arrest equipment.
- Heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 70 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds on a rare basis.
- Perform work activities that require the ability to stand, stoop, bend, crouch, balance, climb, stretch, lift, carry, push, pull, and crawl.
- Perform work activities that require the use of hands simultaneously while using fine eye-hand coordination to make fine adjustments to parts, instrument settings, controls, etc.
- Exposure to equipment that may intensify the heat factor on an occasional basis.
- Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection.
Employment Conditions
- Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries.
- Must be available on an on-call basis for emergency trouble call response.
- Must be able to work a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work.
- Must wear protective equipment including, but not limited to, high-visibility apparel, hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, safety glasses, etc.
- Must complete trainings and pass examinations.
- Must pass all required assessments.
- Must pass a pre-employment medical examination, including a drug screen, as well as random and for-cause testing for drugs and/or alcohol during employment.
- Must pass a pre-employment background screening.
Environment Conditions
Work outside in all weather conditions in confined spaces and/or elevated heights and on level or uneven surfaces.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Earned Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen with random and for-cause screenings after employment begins. Marijuana/CBD usage, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use will disqualify you for hire and/or for continued employment.
We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual expression), ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, and any other personal characteristics protected by law.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
City
Southeastern MA, including but not limited to: Wareham, MA; Middleboro, MA; Taunton, MA; Fall River, New Bedford,
State
Massachusetts
Position
Heavy Equipment Operator & Truck Driver
Division
MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL RAILROAD LLC
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Open Date
8/27/2025
This position is currently accepting applications.
