CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator
Quick Summary
Full-time Class A CDL heavy equipment operator for railroad emergency response and rerailing operations in Candor, NC.
Skills & Keywords
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Drug screening
- Background check
- Required qualification and safety testing
Compensation & Benefits
Total rewards package
Benefits included
CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator
Location Candor, NCJob Type Full-Time | Direct HireStarting Pay $26.00/hour — higher pay available depending on experienceBenefits Full-time benefitsSchedule 40 hours guaranteed weekly + significant overtimeAvailability 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.
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