CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Railroad

• Perform DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks, trailers, and equipment.
• Safely transport machinery, materials, and supplies between locations.
• Check cargo and confirm permits for oversized or overweight loads.
• Attend daily safety meetings and participate in work planning.
• Load, unload, position, and stage equipment and materials.
• Assist with railroad track construction, grading, maintenance, repairs, and related field activities.
• Support load adjustment and transfer operations.
• Assist with crane setup, inspection, and operation.
• Perform rigging work with chains, cables, and winches.
• Operate and assist with various heavy equipment.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
• Observe trucks and equipment to identify maintenance or operating concerns.
• Complete and document minor vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Help with equipment breakdown, loading, and job-site cleanup.
• Keep vehicles and equipment supplied with required parts, components, and materials.
• Maintain organized work areas, vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Follow established safety procedures and work practices.
• Provide assistance to other departments and crews as needed.

Experience with the following equipment is preferred:

• Cranes
• Backhoes
• Bulldozers
• Excavators
• Front-end loaders
• Grapple trucks
• Dump trucks
• Rail-bound equipment
• Tractors
• Skid-steer loaders

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a good driving record.
• Background in construction, heavy equipment operation, or other physically demanding work.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to successfully complete required qualifications, training, and safety testing.
• Able to perform physical field work and work extended hours when necessary.
• Must be available for 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays.

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 combinations of relevant training and hands-on experience may be considered.

• 40 hours guaranteed per week.
• Typical workweeks average 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours.
• Work performed outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM is paid at the applicable 1.5x overtime rate.
• Per diem, hotel expenses for travel, and layover pay may be available when applicable.
• 24/7 on-call availability is required for emergency response.

• Drug screening
• Background check
• Required qualification and safety testing

Interview: Candidates should bring steel-toed boots to the interview.