Railroad CDL Knuckle Boom Operator

Job Purpose

CDL Class A or B Truck Drivers are needed for Mobile Rail Crews. The position can be based in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, or other U.S. states. The driver will work 27 continuous days on the road followed by 9 days off, with company‑provided transportation to and from home during the off period.

United States – Albertville, Alabama

• Operate trucks equipped with clutch, manual gear shifts (requires CDL Class A or
  
  B).
• Operate a boom‑truck with a small knuckle‑boom crane.
• Use a cutting torch to cut railroad track sections.
• Work 22 days on a schedule with 7 days scheduled off.
• Perform physical work including lifting up to 50 lbs periodically.
• Work outdoors, in various weather conditions, along railroad tracks.

• Maintain a valid CDL Class A or B license.

• Maintain a valid CDL Class A or B license.
• Minimum of 2 years of CDL driving experience.
• Clean driving record.
• Proficient with manual‑shift transmission.
• Able to travel and be away from home for 22‑day periods.
• Operate a truck‑mounted small knuckle‑boom crane.
• Operate a cutting torch.
• Pass a post‑offer drug screening and be subject to random drug testing.

• Competitive hourly pay with generous per diem.
• Company‑paid single‑occupant lodging.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Supplemental accident, critical care, and hospital insurance; HDHP and HSA with seed money.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO.
• Employee assistance program.
• Education assistance program.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Site‑specific production and incentive plans.
• Site‑specific wage adjustment plans.
• Site‑specific relocation and sign‑on bonus programs.
• EEOC compliance: EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost‑effective solutions to railway customers worldwide, from rails themselves to EMD® locomotives.

In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., strengthening its industry leadership with cutting‑edge technology and unmatched expertise.

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