CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator – Taneytown, MD

CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator – Taneytown, MD

Location: Taneytown, MD
Job Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Full-time | 40 hours guaranteed | Average 60+ hours/week with overtime
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour — higher depending on experience

We are hiring a Class A CDL driver/operator for railroad field operations. This position involves transporting equipment and materials, operating heavy equipment when qualified, and assisting with railroad recovery, track work, equipment movement, and related field activities.

• Complete DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment
• Drive tractor-trailers to and from work locations and inspect transported loads
• Verify permits and load requirements for oversized or overweight equipment
• Participate in daily job planning and safety briefings
• Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials
• Assist with railroad re-railing, load adjustment/transfer, track maintenance, repairs, and new construction
• Help assemble, inspect, and operate cranes and other jobsite equipment
• Assist with rigging using chains, cables, and winches
• Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and other heavy equipment when qualified
• Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools
• Monitor vehicles and equipment for safe and reliable operation
• Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle service
• Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, and transportation after completing assignments
• Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, supplies, and components
• Sort and dispose of scrap materials in designated areas
• Keep vehicles, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and ready for use
• Follow all required safety procedures and maintain quality standards
• Assist other departments or work groups as needed

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)
• Good driving record
• Experience in construction, field labor, or another physically demanding role
• Ability to complete required qualification, training, and safety programs
• Must be available 24/7, including weekends and holidays, for emergency service calls

• 3+ years operating heavy equipment, such as:
  • Backhoe
  • Bulldozer
  • Excavator
  • Front-end loader
  • Grapple truck
  • Rail-bound equipment
  • Tractor
  • Skid-steer loader
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered

• 40 hours guaranteed each week
• Average 60+ hours per week, including overtime
• Work outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM is paid at 1.5x overtime
• 24/7 on-call availability for emergency response
• Per diem
• Hotel accommodations/pay for travel
• Layover pay when applicable
• Full benefits package

• Drug screening
• Background check