Class A CDL Heavy Equipment & Rail Operations Technician

Class A CDL Heavy Equipment & Rail Operations Technician

Location:

Allentown, PA Job Type: Direct Hire – Full-Time Starting Pay: $26.00/hour + overtime; higher pay may be available based on experience

We are hiring an experienced Class A CDL Equipment Operator for field-based rail and heavy equipment operations. This position involves transporting equipment, supporting emergency re-railing work, and assisting with rail maintenance, equipment recovery, load transfers, and related construction activities.

Schedule & Compensation

• 40 hours guaranteed per week
• Regular and overtime hours typically average 60+ hours per week
• 24/7 on-call availability for emergency response
• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM is the regular schedule
• Hours outside the regular schedule are paid at time-and-a-half
• Per diem provided
• Hotel accommodations/pay for travel
• Layover pay when applicable
• Full-time position with benefits

What You'll Do

• Complete DOT-compliant pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment
• Operate tractor-trailers to transport equipment and materials to and from job sites
• Inspect loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight equipment
• Participate in daily safety meetings and work planning
• Load, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials
• Support re-railing, load adjustment/transfer, track maintenance, repairs, grading, and railroad construction
• Assist with setup, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment
• Assist with rigging chains, cables, and winches during derailment response
• Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid steers
• Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and hand tools
• Monitor vehicles and equipment for safe and reliable operation
• Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle servicing
• Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, cleanup, and site restoration
• Restock vehicles and equipment and organize parts, supplies, tools, and scrap materials
• Keep work areas, vehicles, and equipment clean and organized
• Follow all required safety procedures and support other departments as needed

Requirements

• Class A CDL with a good driving record
• Experience in construction, heavy labor, equipment operation, or a related field
• Ability to pass required qualification, training, and safety programs
• Ability to respond to emergency service calls 24/7, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to perform physically demanding field work

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of heavy equipment operation, including backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, front-end loader, grapple truck, rail-bound equipment, tractor, or skid-steer
• Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Pre-employment drug screening
• Background check

Benefits Full-time direct-hire employees are eligible for benefits.