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CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator - Richmond, VA

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Job Summary

$26 Per Hour

Richmond, VA

CDL A

Local

2+ Years of CDL Experience

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 Railroad Equipment Operator - Richmond, VA

Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26/hour - higher depending on experience
Benefits: Full benefits package
Position Overview

Seeking a Class A CDL operator for railroad field operations, including derailment response, equipment transportation, rerailing, track work, and related site activities. This is a hands-on position that combines driving, heavy equipment operation, and physical labor.

Schedule & Compensation

40 hours guaranteed per week
Average 60+ hours per week, with additional overtime as needed
24/7 on-call availability, including weekends and holidays
Hours worked outside Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM are paid at 1.5x
Per diem for qualifying assignments
Hotel/travel pay and layover pay when applicable

Key Responsibilities

Perform DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
Transport equipment and materials to and from railroad work sites using tractor-trailers.
Inspect loads and verify permits for overweight or oversized equipment.
Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings.
Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials for rerailing, load transfers, and track projects.
Assist with railroad derailment response, rerailing, track maintenance, repairs, and new construction.
Assist with crane assembly, inspection, operation, and teardown.
Perform rigging using chains, cables, and winches.
Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid steers when qualified.
Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
Monitor equipment and vehicles for safe and reliable operation.
Perform and document minor equipment/vehicle servicing and report larger mechanical issues.
Reload and secure equipment following field assignments.
Restock parts, components, and supplies and organize scrap materials at the home location.
Maintain clean, organized work areas, vehicles, and equipment.
Follow all safety procedures and assist other departments as needed.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
Experience in construction, equipment operation, or other physically demanding work.
Ability to complete required training, qualification, and safety programs.
Ability to work in an on-call environment and respond to emergency assignments 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to perform physical labor and work safely around heavy equipment and railroad operations.

Preferred Experience

3+ years operating heavy equipment such as:
- Backhoes
- Bulldozers
- Excavators
- Front-end loaders
- Grapple trucks
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractors
- Skid-steer loaders
Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Drug screening
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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