CDL-A Equipment Laborer (Load Adjust)
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Job Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time
Pay Rate: Starting at $26.00/hour, depending on experience
Benefits: Full benefits package
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed per week + significant overtime
On-Call: 24/7 availability required, including weekends and holidays
Position Overview
We are seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Laborer (Load Adjust) to support railroad emergency response and construction-related operations. This position involves transporting and operating heavy equipment, assisting with rerailing operations, load adjustments and transfers, track maintenance and repair, and other physically demanding job-site activities.
The role requires individuals who are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, operating a variety of construction equipment, performing physical labor, and responding quickly to emergency service calls.
Employees may average 60+ hours per week, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours depending on emergency response and operational needs.
Key Responsibilities
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company policies and D.O.T. regulations.
Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and inspect loads and machinery being transported.
Verify transportation permits to ensure specifications for overweight and oversize loads and equipment are accurate.
Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings to ensure safe and efficient completion of assignments.
Move, stage, load, and unload materials and equipment for rerailing, load adjustment/transfer, track maintenance, repair, grading, and new construction.
Assist with site cleanup and safely reload equipment and materials following completion of assignments.
Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment.
Assist with rigging and connecting chains, cables, and winches during derailment response activities.
Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and other construction or rail-related equipment when qualified.
Perform work associated with specialty lifting, rerailing, load transfers, track maintenance/repair, grading, and railroad construction.
Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and common hand tools as required.
Continuously monitor vehicles and equipment to minimize downtime and maintain operational readiness.
Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle service and report more complex mechanical issues to the Shop Manager or Foreman.
Assist with disassembly and loading of cranes and other equipment at the completion of assignments.
Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, components, and supplies upon returning to the home base.
Sort and properly dispose of scrap materials in designated areas.
Assist other departments or divisions as needed to meet operational requirements.
Follow all required safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
Maintain vehicles, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, safe, and professional condition.
Schedule & Overtime
40 hours guaranteed per week
Significant overtime available; average combined regular and overtime hours are 60+ hours per week
Hours worked outside of Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half
24/7 on-call availability required for emergency response
Must be available to work weekends and holidays when needed
Rerail team members may spend downtime at the shop completing safety training, preventive maintenance, and equipment-related tasks.
Additional Compensation
Per diem
Hotel accommodations/pay for required travel
Layover pay when applicable
Requirements
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a good driving record
Experience in construction labor or a similar role involving physical labor
Ability to pass required qualification tests, training, and safety programs
Must be available 24/7 to respond to emergency service calls, including weekends and holidays
Ability to safely perform physically demanding work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to operate construction and heavy equipment safely and effectively
Preferred Skills & Experience
3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, including:
- Backhoe
- Bulldozer
- Excavator
- Front-end loader
- Grapple truck
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractor
- Skid-steer loader
- Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Pre-employment drug screen
Background check
Interview Requirement
Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.
