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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator

Location: Candor, NC
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour — higher pay available depending on experience
Benefits: Full-time benefits
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly + significant overtime
Availability: 24/7 emergency on-call

Job Overview

We are hiring a Class A CDL Equipment Operator for railroad emergency response and rerailing operations. This is a hands-on field role that combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, material handling, rigging, and physical labor.

Driving is only part of the position. During non-emergency periods, employees may assist with shop work, preventive equipment maintenance, and safety training.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct DOT-required inspections before and after operating trucks, trailers, and equipment.
  • Transport machinery, materials, and supplies safely to work locations.
  • Check cargo and confirm permits for oversized or overweight loads.
  • Take part in daily planning, safety meetings, and job briefings.
  • Load, unload, move, and position equipment and materials for railroad and rerailing work.
  • Assist with:
    • Train rerailing
    • Load adjustment and transfer
    • Track maintenance and repairs
    • Railroad construction
    • Grading
    • Assist with crane assembly, setup, inspection, and operation.
    • Perform rigging activities using chains, cables, and winches.
    • Operate or assist with the following equipment:
      • Cranes
      • Backhoes
      • Bulldozers
      • Excavators
      • Front-end loaders
      • Grapple trucks
      • Dump trucks
      • Rail-bound equipment
      • Tractors
      • Skid-steer loaders
      • Work with hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
      • Monitor equipment and vehicles for safe and dependable operation.
      • Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle servicing.
      • Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, transportation, and job-site cleanup.
      • Keep vehicles and equipment stocked with necessary parts, components, and supplies.
      • Maintain orderly work areas, vehicles, tools, and equipment.
      • Follow all applicable safety requirements.
      • Provide support to other teams or departments as needed.

    • Qualifications

  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a good driving record.
  • Experience in construction, heavy equipment operation, or other physically demanding labor.
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and effectively.
  • Ability to complete required qualification, training, and safety programs.
  • Must be available for 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays.
  • Able to perform physical field work and work extended hours when required.

    • Preferred Experience

    3+ years of heavy equipment operation, including experience with:

    • Backhoes
    • Bulldozers
    • Excavators
    • Front-end loaders
    • Grapple trucks
    • Rail-bound equipment
    • Tractors
    • Skid-steer loaders

      • Equivalent combinations of relevant training and hands-on experience may be considered.

    Schedule & Compensation

  • 40 hours guaranteed per week.
  • Typical workweeks average 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours.
  • Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at the applicable 1.5x overtime rate.
  • Per diem, hotel expenses for travel, and layover pay may be available when applicable.
  • 24/7 on-call availability is required for emergency response.

    • Pre-Employment Requirements

    • Drug screening
    • Background check
    • Required qualification and safety testing

      • Interview: Candidates should bring steel-toed boots to the interview.

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