Railroad CDL-A Equipment Specialist Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Location: Regional Field Operations Starting Pay: $26/hour — higher pay available based on experience Benefits: Full benefits package Position Overview Seeking a CDL-A driver with heavy equipment experience to support railroad field operations and emergency derailment response. This role combines commercial vehicle operation, heavy equipment use, material handling, and hands-on railroad construction work.
Employees may assist with re-railing, railroad car repairs, load transfers, track maintenance, track construction, grading, and specialty lifting while maintaining a strong focus on safety and equipment readiness. Schedule & Pay 40 hours guaranteed per week Regular and overtime hours average 60+ hours per week 24/7 on-call rotation for emergency response, including weekends and holidays Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half Per diem for qualifying assignments Hotel expenses provided for travel Layover pay when applicable What You'll Do Perform DOT-required pre- and post-trip inspections on trucks, trailers, and equipment Drive tractor-trailers to and from work sites and safely transport equipment and materials Inspect loads and verify permits for oversize and overweight equipment Participate in daily job planning and safety meetings Load, unload, stage, secure, and transport equipment and materials Support train derailment recovery and re-railing operations Assist with railroad car maintenance/repair, load adjustment and transfer, track maintenance, repairs, new builds, and grading Help assemble, inspect, rig, and operate cranes and other equipment Connect and work with chains, cables, and winches during derailment operations Operate equipment including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools Monitor vehicles and equipment for safe and reliable operation Perform and document minor maintenance and report more complex mechanical issues Assist with crane and equipment disassembly and loading after assignments Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, components, and supplies Sort scrap materials and maintain organized work areas Keep vehicles, equipment, and job sites clean and properly maintained Follow all required safety procedures and remain aware of coworkers and surroundings Assist other departments or teams as needed Requirements Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) Good driving record Construction labor or similar physically demanding work experience Ability to complete required qualification, training, and safety programs Availability for 24/7 emergency response , including weekends and holidays Ability to work safely in an active field environment Preferred Experience 3+ years of heavy equipment operation , including: Backhoe Bulldozer Excavator Front-end loader Grapple truck Rail-bound equipment Tractor Skid-steer loader Equivalent combination of training and experience will also be considered Pre-Employment Requirements Drug screening Background check