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Class A CDL Rail Recovery Equipment Operator

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Job Summary

$26 Per Hour

Taneytown, MD

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 Rail Recovery Equipment Operator

Location: Taneytown, MD
Job Type: Direct Hire - Full-Time
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour (higher based on experience)
Benefits: Full-time benefits included
Position Overview

We are seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to support rail recovery and field operations. This position combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, material handling, and hands-on support for railroad maintenance and re-railing projects.

Schedule & Pay

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

Responsibilities

Complete DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections
Drive tractor-trailers to and from field locations
Inspect transported loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight equipment
Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings
Load, unload, stage, secure, and transport equipment and materials
Support rail re-railing, railroad car maintenance/repair, load adjustment and transfer, track maintenance, repairs, and new construction
Assist with crane assembly, inspections, and operations
Assist with rigging chains, cables, and winches during rail recovery operations
Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steers
Perform grading, specialty lifting, material transfers, and other site preparation activities
Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and hand tools
Monitor trucks and equipment to maintain safe operating condition and minimize downtime
Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle servicing
Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, site cleanup, and material organization
Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, components, and supplies
Sort and place scrap materials in designated areas
Maintain clean, organized vehicles, equipment, and work areas
Follow all safety procedures and assist other departments as needed

Requirements

Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Good driving record
Construction, heavy labor, or similar physically demanding work experience
Ability to pass required qualification, training, and safety programs
Must be available 24/7, including weekends and holidays, for emergency service calls

Preferred Experience

3+ years of heavy equipment operation, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steers
Equivalent combination of training and experience 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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