Location: Taneytown, MD Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time Pay: Starting at $26.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed; average 60+ hours/week with overtime
Role Overview
Seeking a Class A CDL (CDL-A) driver/operator for railroad field work. This position combines commercial driving with heavy equipment operation, material handling, rigging, and hands-on railroad and construction activities. Travel and emergency response may be required.
Job Duties
Complete DOT inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment before and after operation.
Drive equipment and material between job locations and verify load conditions.
Confirm permits and requirements for oversized or overweight loads.
Participate in job briefings, daily planning, and safety meetings.
Load, unload, position, and secure equipment and materials.
Assist with railroad re-railing, track maintenance, repairs, transfers, and new construction.
Help with crane setup, inspection, assembly, and operation.
Perform rigging 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 equipment and report mechanical or operating issues.
Perform and document minor vehicle and equipment servicing.
Break down, load, and transport equipment after field assignments.
Maintain necessary parts, supplies, and components in vehicles and equipment.
Sort and dispose of scrap materials in designated areas.
Keep vehicles, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and safe.
Follow safety procedures and quality standards.
Assist other work groups as needed.
Requirements
Valid Class A CDL (CDL-A).
Good driving record.
Experience in construction, field labor, heavy equipment operation, or other physically demanding work.
Ability to complete required training, qualifications, and safety programs.
Availability for 24/7 emergency service, including weekends and holidays.
Heavy Equipment Experience
3+ years of experience with equipment such as:
Backhoe
Bulldozer
Excavator
Front-end loader
Grapple truck
Rail-bound equipment
Tractor
Skid-steer loader
Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.
Schedule & Benefits
40 hours guaranteed per week
Average 60+ hours per week, including overtime
Monday–Friday outdoor work
24/7 emergency-response availability
Per diem
Hotel accommodations/pay for travel
Layover pay when applicable
Full benefits package
Pre-Employment Requirements
Drug screening
Background check
Numbers & Facts
Location
Taneytown, MD
Skills
Background Investigationunmatched
Backhoe Loaderunmatched
Bulldozerunmatched
Class A Licenseunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Craneunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Dump Truck/Tipperunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Emergency Responseunmatched
Emergency Servicesunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Excavatorunmatched
Hand Toolsunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
High Availabilityunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Loading/Unloadingunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Plan Meetingsunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Railroad Constructionunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Truck Driverunmatched
Weldingunmatched
Wheel/Front-End Loaderunmatched
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