About the role
Qualdoc · Onsite
CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator & Rail Services Technician
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Pay: From $57,200 per year (higher pay available based on experience)
Position Overview
We're hiring a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator & Rail Services Technician to support railroad maintenance, emergency response, and heavy equipment operations. This role combines commercial driving, equipment operation, and hands-on labor to assist with derailment recovery, railcar repairs, track maintenance, load transfers, and railroad construction projects.
This is a full-time position offering excellent overtime opportunities, travel benefits, and comprehensive employee benefits.
Schedule
Compensation & Benefits
Key Responsibilities
- Cranes
- Backhoes
- Excavators
- Grapple trucks
- Dump trucks
- Bulldozers
- Front-end loaders
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractors
- Skid-steer loaders
- Use hydraulic equipment, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools to complete assigned work.
- Monitor equipment performance and report maintenance concerns.
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs while escalating major mechanical issues to maintenance personnel.
- Assist with dismantling and loading cranes and specialty equipment following project completion.
- Restock vehicles, tools, parts, and supplies to maintain operational readiness.
- Maintain clean, organized work vehicles, equipment, and job sites.
- Support other departments and work assignments as business needs require.
- Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a strong commitment to safe work practices.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Candidates with 3 or more years of heavy equipment operating experience are encouraged to apply. Experience operating the following equipment is highly desirable:
- Backhoe
- Bulldozer
- Excavator
- Front-end loader
- Grapple truck
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractor
- Skid-steer loader
Equivalent combinations of training and practical experience will also be considered.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Why Join Our Team?
If you enjoy operating heavy equipment, working outdoors, and responding to unique challenges in a fast-paced environment, this role offers a rewarding career with competitive pay, extensive overtime opportunities, travel benefits, and the chance to work on specialized railroad operations throughout the region.
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