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Class A CDL Heavy Equipment & Rail Operations Technician

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Job Summary

$26 Per Hour

Allentown, PA

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

Class A CDL Heavy Equipment & Rail Operations Technician

Location: Allentown, PA
Job Type: Direct Hire - Full-Time
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour + overtime; higher pay may be available based on experience

We are hiring an experienced Class A CDL Equipment Operator for field-based rail and heavy equipment operations. This position involves transporting equipment, supporting emergency re-railing work, and assisting with rail maintenance, equipment recovery, load transfers, and related construction activities.

Schedule & Compensation

40 hours guaranteed per week
Regular and overtime hours typically average 60+ hours per week
24/7 on-call availability for emergency response
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM is the regular schedule
Hours outside the regular schedule are paid at time-and-a-half
Per diem provided
Hotel accommodations/pay for travel
Layover pay when applicable
Full-time position with benefits

What You'll Do

Complete DOT-compliant pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment
Operate tractor-trailers to transport equipment and materials to and from job sites
Inspect loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight equipment
Participate in daily safety meetings and work planning
Load, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials
Support re-railing, load adjustment/transfer, track maintenance, repairs, grading, and railroad construction
Assist with setup, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment
Assist with rigging 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 steers
Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and hand tools
Monitor vehicles and equipment for safe and reliable operation
Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle servicing
Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, cleanup, and site restoration
Restock vehicles and equipment and organize parts, supplies, tools, and scrap materials
Keep work areas, vehicles, and equipment clean and organized
Follow all required safety procedures and support other departments as needed

Requirements

Class A CDL with a good driving record
Experience in construction, heavy labor, equipment operation, or a related field
Ability to pass required qualification, training, and safety programs
Ability to respond to emergency service calls 24/7, including weekends and holidays
Ability to perform physically demanding field work

Preferred Experience

3+ years of heavy equipment operation, including backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, front-end loader, grapple truck, rail-bound equipment, tractor, or skid-steer
Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered

Pre-Employment Requirements

Pre-employment drug screening
Background check

Benefits

Full-time direct-hire employees are eligible for benefits.

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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