CDL-A Driver/Operator – Rerail

Schedule & Compensation • 40 hours guaranteed per week

• Significant overtime; combined regular and overtime hours average 60+ hours per week

• 24/7 on-call availability to respond to emergencies, including weekends and holidays

• Hours outside of Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half

• Per diem available

• Hotel pay/accommodations for required travel

• Layover pay when applicable

Job Duties • Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT regulations and safety requirements.

• Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and inspect loads and machinery being transported.

• Verify transportation permits and ensure overweight and oversize load/equipment specifications are accurate.

• Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings to promote safe and efficient operations.

• Move, stage, load, and unload materials and equipment for rerailing, load adjustment/transfer, track maintenance, repair, and new construction.

• Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other equipment.

• Assist with rigging and connecting chains, cables, and winches during derailment operations.

• Operate equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures while following all safety rules and regulations.

• Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and other equipment when qualified.

• Perform tasks related to specialty lifting, rerailing, load transfers, track maintenance/repair, grading, railroad construction, and related activities.

• Work with hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.

• Continuously monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime.

• Perform and document minor service and maintenance on equipment and vehicles and report more complex mechanical issues for repair.

• Assist with the disassembly and loading of cranes and other equipment at the completion of assignments.

• Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, components, and supplies.

• Sort scrap materials and place them in designated areas.

• Participate in site cleanup and ensure all equipment and materials are properly secured for transportation.

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe vehicles, equipment, and work areas.

• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.

• Be flexible and willing to perform additional tasks as needed to support business operations.

Requirements • Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.

• Experience in construction labor or a similar role involving physical labor.

• Ability to pass required qualification tests, training, and safety programs.

• 24/7 availability to respond to emergency service calls, including weekends and holidays.

• Ability to safely work around heavy equipment, vehicles, tools, and railroad-related operations.

Preferred Skills & Experience • 3+ years of experience 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 • Pre-employment drug screen

• Background check