CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Railroad Operations
Quick Summary
Direct hire full-time CDL-A heavy equipment operator for railroad field operations in Taneytown, MD, starting at $26/hour with guaranteed 40 hours and 60+ hours average weekly.
Skills & Keywords
What You'll Do
- Perform DOT-required inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment before and after use.
- Transport equipment and materials between work sites while checking load conditions.
- Confirm permits and requirements for oversized or overweight loads.
- Participate in daily planning, job briefings, and safety meetings.
- Load, unload, position, and secure equipment and materials.
- Support railroad re-railing, track maintenance, repairs, transfers, and new construction.
- Assist with crane setup, inspection, assembly, and operation.
- Perform rigging activities using chains, cables, and winches.
- Operate heavy equipment when qualified, including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and similar machinery.
- Use hydraulic equipment, welding and cutting torches, electrical tools, and standard hand tools.
- Monitor trucks and equipment and report maintenance or operating concerns.
- Complete and document minor vehicle and equipment servicing.
- Break down, load, and transport equipment following completion of field assignments.
- Maintain adequate parts, supplies, and components in vehicles and equipment.
- Sort and dispose of scrap materials in designated areas.
- Keep vehicles, equipment, and work areas clean, safe, and organized.
- Follow company safety procedures and quality standards.
- Provide support to other work groups as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Class A CDL (CDL-A).
- Good driving record.
- Previous construction, field labor, equipment operation, or other physically demanding work experience.
- Ability to complete required training, qualifications, and safety programs.
- Availability for 24/7 emergency service calls, including weekends and holidays.
- Drug screening
- Background check
Nice to Have
- Backhoe
- Bulldozer
- Excavator
- Front-end loader
- Grapple truck
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractor
- Skid-steer loader
Compensation & Benefits
Total rewards package
Benefits included
CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Railroad Operations
Location Taneytown, MDJob Type Direct Hire | Full-TimeSchedule 40 hours guaranteed; average 60+ hours/week with overtimeStarting Pay $26.00/hour, with higher pay available based on experience
Position Overview
Seeking a Class A CDL driver/operator to support railroad field operations. This role combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, material handling, rigging, and hands-on railroad and construction work. The position may involve emergency response and travel to various job locations.
3+ years of experience operating equipment such as
An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
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