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Class A CDL Heavy Equipment Specialist
Location: Regional Travel Required
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: From $26.00 per hour (higher compensation may be available based on experience)
Position Overview
We are looking for a Class A CDL Heavy Equipment Specialist to support railroad emergency response and recovery operations. This hands-on role combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, and construction-related work to help restore rail service following derailments and other rail incidents.
When emergency deployments are not active, team members assist with equipment maintenance, inspections, safety training, and shop operations to ensure readiness for future response efforts.
Schedule
Primary Responsibilities
Transportation & Equipment Handling
- Operate Class A CDL commercial vehicles safely to and from project locations.
- Complete required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Transport heavy equipment, oversized loads, and materials while complying with DOT regulations.
- Load, unload, stage, and secure equipment before and after assignments.
- Assist with railroad recovery efforts, derailment response, track repairs, material transfers, and construction activities.
- Operate heavy equipment, including:
- Cranes
- Excavators
- Backhoes
- Dump trucks
- Grapple trucks
- Skid-steer loaders
- Front-end loaders
- Similar construction equipment
- Support crane setup, rigging, lifting operations, chains, cables, winches, and related equipment.
- Operate hydraulic equipment, welding tools, cutting torches, electrical tools, and standard hand tools as needed.
- Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on trucks and equipment.
- Report mechanical issues and document maintenance activities.
- Clean and organize equipment, vehicles, and work areas following each assignment.
- Participate in daily safety meetings and follow established safety procedures.
- Provide additional operational support when needed.
Equipment Maintenance & Safety
Emergency Response & Field Operations
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with three or more years of heavy equipment operating experience are encouraged to apply.
Experience with the following equipment is highly valued:
- Cranes
- Excavators
- Backhoes
- Bulldozers
- Front-end loaders
- Grapple trucks
- Skid-steer loaders
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractors
Compensation & Benefits
Additional Information
This position requires flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to perform effectively in fast-paced emergency response situations. During periods without emergency assignments, employees support preventive maintenance, equipment servicing, safety training, and general shop operations to maintain operational readiness.
If you're a Class A CDL driver who enjoys operating heavy equipment, traveling, and working in a hands-on environment, we encourage you to apply.
