CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Railroad Operations

• Perform DOT-required inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment before and after use.
• Transport equipment and materials between work sites while checking load conditions.
• Confirm permits and requirements for oversized or overweight loads.
• Participate in daily planning, job briefings, and safety meetings.
• Load, unload, position, and secure equipment and materials.
• Support railroad re-railing, track maintenance, repairs, transfers, and new construction.
• Assist with crane setup, inspection, assembly, and operation.
• Perform rigging activities using chains, cables, and winches.
• Operate heavy equipment when qualified, including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and similar machinery.
• Use hydraulic equipment, welding and cutting torches, electrical tools, and standard hand tools.
• Monitor trucks and equipment and report maintenance or operating concerns.
• Complete and document minor vehicle and equipment servicing.
• Break down, load, and transport equipment following completion of field assignments.
• Maintain adequate parts, supplies, and components in vehicles and equipment.
• Sort and dispose of scrap materials in designated areas.
• Keep vehicles, equipment, and work areas clean, safe, and organized.
• Follow company safety procedures and quality standards.
• Provide support to other work groups as needed.

3+ years of experience operating equipment such as:

• Backhoe
• Bulldozer
• Excavator
• Front-end loader
• Grapple truck
• Rail-bound equipment
• Tractor
• Skid-steer loader

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.