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Railroad Equipment Operator – CDL A

qualdocFort Worth, TX

Posted Sep 28 · Last Verified Sep 28

💰 $26+/hrFull-timetransportation and cdlconstructionexcavation

Quick Summary

Class A CDL holder needed for railroad emergency response, equipment operation, and heavy construction work in Fort Worth, TX with 60+ hour work weeks.

Skills & Keywords

CDL Class AHeavy equipment operationRailroad emergency responseRigging and load transfer

Responsibilities

Complete DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
Drive tractor-trailers to and from work sites and verify transported equipment and loads.
Check permits for overweight and oversize equipment and loads.
Participate in daily planning and job-site safety briefings.
Load, unload, stage, and move equipment and materials for rerailing, load transfers, track work, grading, and construction.
Assist with railroad derailment response, specialty lifting, rerailing, and track maintenance or repair.
Help assemble, inspect, and operate cranes and other heavy equipment.
Perform rigging activities, including connecting chains, cables, and winches.
Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and other construction or rail equipment when qualified.
Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and hand tools as needed.
Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, and securing after assignments.
Monitor trucks and equipment for operating issues and help minimize downtime.
Perform and document minor vehicle and equipment service; report major mechanical concerns to the Shop Manager or Foreman.
Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, components, and supplies.
Clean work areas and properly sort and dispose of scrap materials.
Assist other departments as operational needs require.
Maintain vehicles, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
Follow all applicable company safety procedures and regulations.

Required Qualifications

Class A CDL with a good driving record
Construction labor or similar physically demanding work experience
Ability to safely operate construction and heavy equipment
Ability to complete required qualification testing, training, and safety programs
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergency calls
Ability to perform physically demanding work safely
Pre-employment drug screen
Background check

Nice to Have

Backhoe
Bulldozer
Excavator
Front-end loader
Grapple truck
Rail-bound equipment
Tractor
Skid-steer loader

Railroad Equipment Operator – CDL A

Location Fort Worth, TXJob Type Full-Time | Direct HireStarting Pay $26.00/hour, with higher pay available based on experienceSchedule 40 hours guaranteed + significant overtimeOn-Call 24/7 availability, including weekends and holidaysBenefits Full benefits package

Position Overview

We are looking for a Class A CDL holder to support railroad emergency response, rerailing, load transfers, track work, and construction activities. This hands-on position combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, rigging, equipment handling, and physical job-site work.

The position requires flexibility for emergency calls and extended workweeks. Employees may typically work 60+ hours per week, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours based on operational demands.

Schedule & Overtime

40 hours guaranteed per week
Significant overtime available; combined regular and overtime hours typically average 60+ hours per week
Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half
24/7 emergency on-call availability required
Must be available for weekends and holidays when needed
During downtime, rerail team members may perform safety training, preventive maintenance, and equipment-related shop work.