CDL Driver

CDL Driver – Sperry Rail Inc.

We are seeking a CDL Driver to operate our Rail Flaw Detection equipment, driving a detector car on and off railroad tracks while traveling extensively across the eastern and western United States. This is a heavy travel position requiring travel 3–4 months at a time within either region.

Sperry Rail Service is a leading global provider of Rail Flaw Detection (RFD) services for railway networks worldwide. With over 95 years of experience, we specialize in rail health technology and innovative diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Operate the test vehicle/detector car on off railroad tracks and in all road conditions.
• Perform vehicle inspections and equipment set‑up.
• Record and interpret data on computer monitors.
• Service, maintain, and repair the vehicle and detector carriage, often working with a clearance of 18 inches.
• Climb the vehicle’s steps or ladders to enter or exit and conduct ground examinations of rails.
• Communicate verbally, via radio or intercom, with pilots, crew members, and railroad personnel.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and report violations or unsafe conditions.

Physical Demands Lower Extremity

• Maintain awkward back and shoulder postures while under the vehicle.
• Propel body forward or backward under the vehicle—lying on the back or stomach.

Locomotion

• Walk on uneven surfaces in railroad beds or ballast.
• Climb steps or stairs onto or off the vehicle (up to 300 steps per day).

Upper Extremity

• Grip or grasp hand tools and test devices.
• Reach forward, overhead, and at all angles with abducted arms.

Back and Neck Postures

• Twist or bend the neck fully while also performing side bending with load.

Sitting & Standing

• Sit for extended periods while operating the vehicle.
• Alternate between standing and sitting during tasks.

Special Senses

• Visual:
  Observe train signals, read computer and handheld device displays, judge vehicle speed and distance.
• Hearing:
  Communicate with crew, listen to alarms and radios, maintain hearing within acceptable limits.

Driving

• Ensure safe driving, seat‑belt use, and compliance with DOT regulations.
• Maintain driver logs, weigh‑station records, and vehicle registration.
• Follow customer‑specific procedures and guidelines.

Maintenance

• Follow proper procedures for vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Assist field maintenance personnel when needed.
• Inspect, test, and report any equipment problems.
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and DOT inspections.
• Keep the detector car clean and organized.

Customer Interaction

• Exercise diplomacy with railroad personnel.
• Report complaints immediately to the chief operator.
• Enter required data into the DCS reporting system.

Safety and Working Conditions

All work is performed in the field; weather conditions may be extreme. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required: safety glasses, steel‑toed boots, hard hats, safety vests; safety goggles and neoprene gloves may be required when working with vehicle fluids. You must be trained in Road Worker Safety annually.

Basic Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A or B with air‑brake endorsement.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written).
• Ability to perform basic mechanical tasks (e.g., change tire, replace battery).
• Lift up to 85 lbs and occasionally assist in lifting >100 lbs.
• Squat, kneel, and crawl under an 18‑inch clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years commercial driving experience.
• High school diploma or GED.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign‑on bonus after 60 days of employment.
• Annual Road Worker Safety training.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sperry Rail is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, expression, or veteran status.

About Sperry Rail

We are on a mission-critical journey to revolutionize the rail flaw detection industry, delivering innovative diagnostics and AI‑assisted analysis to improve safety worldwide. Our global engineering teams develop next‑generation technologies that make Sperry the unparalleled market leader.

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