CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator

CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator

Location: Fort Worth, TX
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed; average 60+ hours/week with significant overtime
Availability: 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays
Benefits: Full benefits package

Position Overview

Seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to support railroad recovery, track work, and heavy equipment operations. This is a hands-on position combining CDL driving, equipment operation, rigging, and physical labor. Employees may also assist with equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and safety training during downtime.

Responsibilities

• Complete DOT-required pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
• Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites and verify load permits for oversized/overweight equipment.
• Load, unload, stage, and secure materials and equipment for railroad and construction work.
• Operate cranes, backhoes, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, dump trucks, skid steers, tractors, and rail-bound equipment.
• Assist with rerailing, load adjustment/transfer, track maintenance, repairs, new track construction, grading, and specialty lifting.
• Set up, inspect, assemble, disassemble, and assist with crane operations.
• Perform rigging using chains, cables, and winches.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and hand tools.
• Monitor equipment and vehicles to maintain safe and reliable operation.
• Perform and document minor equipment servicing and report major mechanical issues.
• Participate in job-site safety meetings and follow all required safety procedures.
• Clean, organize, and restock vehicles and equipment after assignments.
• Assist with scrap handling, material organization, and other physical work as needed.

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