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CDL-A Driver - Railroad Heavy Equipment Operator

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Job Summary

$26 Per Hour

Richmond, VA

CDL A

OTR

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 Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour; higher pay available based on experience
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly | Average 60+ hours/week including overtime
Availability: 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays
Position Overview

Seeking a Class A CDL Driver to transport and operate heavy equipment in support of railroad emergency response and construction activities, including train derailment recovery, rerailing, load transfer, track maintenance, and repair.

The role combines commercial driving, equipment operation, material handling, and hands-on field work. Equipment operation is based on qualifications and training.

Compensation

Starting pay of $26.00/hour
Hours worked outside Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half overtime rates.
Per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay may also apply.
Significant overtime available; combined regular and overtime hours average 60+ hours/week.

Responsibilities

Complete pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT regulations and required procedures.
Drive tractor-trailers to and from work sites and inspect transported loads and equipment.
Verify transportation permits for overweight and oversize loads.
Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings.
Load, unload, stage, and transport equipment and materials for rerailing, load transfer, and track work.
Assist with crane assembly, inspection, operation, and disassembly.
Perform rigging and connect chains, cables, and winches during derailment recovery.
Operate qualified equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders.
Support specialty lifting, rerailing, load transfer, grading, track maintenance/repair, and railroad construction activities.
Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
Monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime.
Perform and document minor equipment/vehicle service and report more complex mechanical issues for repair.
Reload equipment and materials following job completion and assist with site cleanup.
Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, supplies, and components.
Sort and properly dispose of scrap materials.
Maintain clean, organized vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
Assist other departments or divisions as needed.

Requirements

Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
Experience in construction labor or another physically demanding role.
Ability to complete required qualification, training, and safety programs.
24/7 availability for emergency service calls, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to work safely and effectively in active field and railroad environments.

Preferred Experience

3+ years of heavy equipment operation, including experience with:
- Backhoes
- Bulldozers
- Excavators
- Front-end loaders
- Grapple trucks
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractors
- Skid-steer loaders
Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Drug screen
Background check

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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