CDL-A Driver/Operator (Track)

Schedule & Compensation • 40 hours guaranteed per week

• Average 60+ hours per week , with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours

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

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

• Per diem available

• Hotel accommodations/pay for qualifying travel

• Layover pay when applicable

Key Responsibilities • Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations .

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

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

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

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

• Operate a variety of construction and railroad equipment, including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, tractors, skid-steer loaders, and rail-bound equipment .

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

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

• Perform physical labor associated with track maintenance, repair, new construction, grading, specialty lifting, load transfer, and railroad-related activities.

• Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as required.

• Operate equipment safely while maintaining awareness of coworkers, surroundings, and potential hazards.

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

• Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle service; report more complex mechanical issues for repair.

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

• Reload equipment and materials for safe transportation and participate in site cleanup.

• Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, components, and supplies upon returning to the home base.

• Sort and properly store scrap materials.

• Participate in safety training and preventative maintenance activities during periods without emergency field assignments.

• Maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean, organized, and professional condition.

• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.

• Remain flexible and assist with other departments or work assignments as needed.

Required Qualifications • Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a good driving record

• Experience in construction labor or a similar physically demanding role

• Ability to operate standard construction equipment and perform hands-on physical labor

• Ability to successfully complete required qualification tests, training, and safety programs

• Must be available 24/7 to respond to emergency service calls, including weekends and holidays

• Ability to work extended hours in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment

Preferred Skills & Experience • 3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience , including:

• Backhoe

• Bulldozer

• Excavator

• Front-end loader

• Grapple truck

• Rail-bound equipment

• Tractor

• Skid-steer loader

• Experience with track maintenance, railroad construction, rerailing, load transfer, or similar work is a plus.

• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Physical & Work Requirements • Ability to perform physically demanding construction and railroad field work.

• Ability to regularly load, unload, move, stage, and handle equipment and materials.

• Ability to work around heavy equipment, cranes, vehicles, and railroad operations.

• Ability to work extended hours and respond to emergency calls as required.

• Comfortable working outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

Pre-Employment Requirements • Pre-employment drug screen

• Background check

Benefits • Full-time employment with benefits

• Guaranteed 40 hours per week

• Significant overtime opportunities

• Per diem for qualifying assignments

• Hotel accommodations/pay for qualifying travel

• Layover pay when applicable