Location: Regional TravelJob Type: Full-Time Hire with BenefitsSchedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly; significant overtime (60+ combined regular/OT hours per week on average)Availability: 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidaysPay: Starting at $26/hour; higher starting rates may be available based on experience. Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half. Per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay may also apply.
Position Summary
We are looking for a Class A CDL driver with heavy equipment experience to support regional field operations involving railroad recovery, rerailing, equipment transportation, load transfers, and track maintenance.
This hands-on position combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, mechanical work, and physical field labor. Employees are responsible for safely transporting and operating equipment while supporting field crews and maintaining vehicles and tools in ready-to-use condition.
Responsibilities
Conduct DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
Safely transport tractors, trailers, machinery, materials, and other equipment to and from job sites.
Inspect loads and verify permits for overweight and oversized transportation.
Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings.
Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials for field operations.
Support rerailing, load adjustment/transfer, railroad car maintenance and repair, and track maintenance, repair, and construction.
Assist with crane and equipment assembly, inspection, setup, and operation.
Help rig chains, cables, and winches during recovery operations.
Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders, when qualified.
Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
Monitor trucks and equipment to identify issues and maintain operational readiness.
Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle service; report major mechanical problems to the Shop Manager or Foreman.
Assist with crane and equipment disassembly and loading when field assignments are completed.
Reload equipment and materials and help clean and organize job sites.
Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, components, and supplies after returning to the home base.
Sort and place scrap materials in designated areas.
Keep vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas clean, organized, and free of debris.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
Assist other departments or divisions as needed to support operational requirements.
Required Qualifications
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a good driving record.
Experience in construction labor, field service, or another physically demanding role.
Ability to successfully complete required qualification, training, and safety programs.
Ability to respond to emergency service calls 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Preferred Experience
3+ years operating heavy equipment, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders.
Equivalent combination of training and practical experience will also be considered.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Allentown, PA
Skills
Assembly Equipmentunmatched
Automotive Repair and Maintenanceunmatched
Background Investigationunmatched
Backhoe Loaderunmatched
Bulldozerunmatched
CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
Class A Licenseunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Craneunmatched
Disassemblersunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Dump Truck/Tipperunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Emergency Servicesunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Excavatorunmatched
Hand Toolsunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Loading/Unloadingunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
On Site Supportunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Project Planningunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Skid Steer Loaderunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Training Programunmatched
Truck Driverunmatched
Weldingunmatched
Wheel/Front-End Loaderunmatched
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