CDL-A Driver​/Operator; Track

CDL-A Driver/Operator (Track)

Location: Candor, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience

We are seeking a CDL-A Driver/Operator to support railroad track maintenance, construction, and emergency derailment response operations.

This is a hands-on field position where driving is only a small part of the job
. Team members operate construction and railroad equipment, perform physical labor, assist with track work and derailment response, and help maintain equipment. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and being on call 24/7 for emergency response
.

• 40 hours guaranteed per week
• Average 60+ hours per week
  , with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours
• 24/7 on-call availability, including weekends and holidays
• Hours worked outside of Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half
• Per diem available
• Hotel accommodations/pay for qualifying travel
• Layover pay when applicable

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations
  .
• Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites; inspect loads and equipment being transported.
• Verify transportation permits and ensure overweight and oversize load specifications are accurate.
• Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Move, stage, load, and unload materials and equipment for track maintenance, repair, construction, rerailing, and load transfer activities.
• Operate a variety of construction and railroad equipment, including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, tractors, skid-steer loaders, and rail-bound equipment
  .
• Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other equipment.
• Assist with rigging and connecting chains, cables, and winches during derailment and heavy-lifting operations.
• Perform physical labor associated with track maintenance, repair, new construction, grading, specialty lifting, load transfer, and railroad-related activities.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as required.
• Operate equipment safely while maintaining awareness of coworkers, surroundings, and potential hazards.
• Continuously monitor vehicles and equipment to minimize downtime and maintain operational readiness.
• Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle service; report more complex mechanical issues for repair.
• Assist with disassembly, loading, and transportation of cranes and other equipment at the completion of assignments.
• Reload equipment and materials for safe transportation and participate in site cleanup.
• Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, components, and supplies upon returning to the home base.
• Sort and properly store scrap materials.
• Participate in safety training and preventative maintenance activities during periods without emergency field assignments.
• Maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean, organized, and professional condition.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Remain flexible and assist with other departments or work assignments as needed.

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a good driving record
• Experience in construction labor or a similar physically demanding role
• Ability to operate standard construction equipment and perform hands-on physical labor
• Ability to successfully complete required qualification tests, training, and safety programs
• Must be available 24/7 to respond to emergency service calls, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to work extended hours in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment

• 3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience
  , including:
  • Backhoe
  • Bulldozer
  • Excavator
  • Front-end loader
  • Grapple truck
  • Rail-bound equipment
  • Tractor
  • Skid-steer loader
• Experience with track maintenance, railroad construction, rerailing, load transfer, or similar work is a plus.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

• Ability to perform physically demanding construction and railroad field work.
• Ability to regularly load, unload, move, stage, and handle equipment and materials.
• Ability to work around heavy equipment, cranes, vehicles, and railroad operations.
• Ability to work extended hours and respond to emergency calls as required.
• Comfortable working…