Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Starting Pay: $26.00/hour; higher pay available based on experience Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly | Average 60+ hours/week including overtime Availability: 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays
Position Overview
Seeking a Class A CDL Driver to transport and operate heavy equipment in support of railroad emergency response and construction activities, including train derailment recovery, rerailing, load transfer, track maintenance, and repair.
The role combines commercial driving, equipment operation, material handling, and hands-on field work. Equipment operation is based on qualifications and training.
Compensation
Starting pay of $26.00/hour
Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half overtime rates.
Per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay may also apply.
Significant overtime available; combined regular and overtime hours average 60+ hours/week.
Responsibilities
Complete pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT regulations and required procedures.
Drive tractor-trailers to and from work sites and inspect transported loads and equipment.
Verify transportation permits for overweight and oversize loads.
Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings.
Load, unload, stage, and transport equipment and materials for rerailing, load transfer, and track work.
Assist with crane assembly, inspection, operation, and disassembly.
Perform rigging and connect chains, cables, and winches during derailment recovery.
Operate qualified equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders.
Support specialty lifting, rerailing, load transfer, grading, track maintenance/repair, and railroad construction activities.
Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
Monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime.
Perform and document minor equipment/vehicle service and report more complex mechanical issues for repair.
Reload equipment and materials following job completion and assist with site cleanup.
Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, supplies, and components.
Sort and properly dispose of scrap materials.
Maintain clean, organized vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
Assist other departments or divisions as needed.
Requirements
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
Experience in construction labor or another physically demanding role.
Ability to complete required qualification, training, and safety programs.
24/7 availability for emergency service calls, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to work safely and effectively in active field and railroad environments.
Preferred Experience
3+ years of heavy equipment operation, including experience with:
Backhoes
Bulldozers
Excavators
Front-end loaders
Grapple trucks
Rail-bound equipment
Tractors
Skid-steer loaders
Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Drug screen
Background check
Numbers & Facts
Location
Richmond, VA
Skills
Background Investigationunmatched
Backhoe Loaderunmatched
Bulldozerunmatched
CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
Class A Licenseunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Craneunmatched
Disassemblersunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Dump Truck/Tipperunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Emergency Responseunmatched
Emergency Servicesunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Excavatorunmatched
Hand Toolsunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
High Availabilityunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Loading/Unloadingunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Material Movingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Project Planningunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Railroad Constructionunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Skid Steer Loaderunmatched
Training Programunmatched
Truck Driverunmatched
Weldingunmatched
Wheel/Front-End Loaderunmatched
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