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CDL-A Driver / Railroad Equipment Operator

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Job Summary

$26 Per Hour

Fort Worth, TX

CDL A

Local

2+ Years of CDL Experience

paid time off

layover pay

full time

Job Details

Equipment

Tractor Trailer

Handling Type

Touch Freight (Heavy Touch, Tarping)

Transmission Type

Automatic

Job Requirements

CDL Class

CDL A

CDL Experience

2+ years

Full Description

CDL-A Driver / Railroad Equipment Operator

Location: Fort Worth, TX
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Pay: Starting at $26.00/hour - higher rates may be available based on experience
Position Overview

Seeking a Class A CDL driver to support railroad emergency response and track operations. This hands-on position involves transporting equipment and materials, operating heavy equipment when qualified, and assisting with derailment recovery, railroad car maintenance, load transfer, and track work.

Full-time position with benefits.

Schedule & Compensation

40 hours guaranteed per week
Significant overtime; regular and OT hours average 60+ hours/week
24/7 on-call availability, including weekends and holidays, for emergency response
Hours worked outside Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half
Per diem for qualifying travel
Hotel pay for travel
Layover pay when applicable

What You'll Do

Complete pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment according to DOT regulations and company procedures.
Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites; inspect loads and transported machinery and verify overweight/oversize permits.
Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings.
Load, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials for rerailing, load adjustment/transfer, track maintenance, repairs, and new track construction.
Assist with crane assembly, inspection, operation, and breakdown/loading.
Assist with rigging using 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 specialty lifting, rerailing, load transfer, grading, track maintenance/repair, and railroad construction.
Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
Monitor vehicles and equipment for safe, reliable operation and perform/document minor service.
Report more complex mechanical issues to the appropriate shop or field supervisor.
Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, components, and supplies.
Sort and properly store scrap materials.
Assist other departments or work groups as needed.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe vehicles, equipment, and work areas.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a good driving record.
Construction labor or similar physically demanding work experience.
Ability to pass required qualification, training, and safety programs.
24/7 availability for emergency calls, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Experience

3+ years operating heavy equipment, including:
- Backhoe
- Bulldozer
- Excavator
- Front-end loader
- Grapple truck
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractor
- Skid-steer loader
Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Drug screen
Background check

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a full-time direct-hire opportunity offering guaranteed hours, substantial overtime potential, benefits, and additional compensation for travel and emergency response work. The position is ideal for a safety-focused Class A CDL professional with heavy equipment and construction experience who is comfortable working in demanding field environments and responding to emergency situations.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.

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