Railroad Equipment Operator – CDL-A

Railroad Equipment Operator – CDL-A

Location: Taneytown, MD
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $57,200.00, with higher pay possible based on experience

We are hiring a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to support railroad emergency response and field operations. This role involves transporting and operating heavy equipment, assisting with train re-railing, track work, load transfers, equipment maintenance, and related construction activities.

• 40 hours guaranteed per week
• Regular overtime; average workweek is 60+ hours including overtime
• 24/7 on-call emergency response, including weekends and holidays
• Time-and-a-half for hours worked outside Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Per diem, hotel expenses for travel, and layover pay when applicable
• Full benefits package

• Perform DOT-compliant pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
• Operate tractor-trailers and safely transport machinery, materials, and equipment to and from work sites.
• Inspect loads and verify permits for overweight and oversized transportation.
• Participate in daily safety meetings and review work plans before starting assignments.
• Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials for re-railing, load transfer, track work, grading, and railroad construction.
• Assist with crane assembly, inspection, setup, and operation.
• Rig and connect chains, cables, and winches during derailment recovery operations.
• Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, bulldozers, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders when qualified.
• Assist with railroad track maintenance, repair, new construction, specialty lifting, and related field work.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools
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• Monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain safe and reliable operation.
• Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle service; report major mechanical issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assist with equipment breakdown, loading, transportation, and site cleanup.
• Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, supplies, and components.
• Sort and properly dispose of scrap materials.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas, vehicles, and equipment.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures and assist other departments as needed.

• Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record
• Experience in construction, heavy labor, or a similar physically demanding field
• Ability to complete required qualification tests, training, and safety programs
• Must be available for 24/7 emergency response
  , including weekends and holidays
• Ability to work safely around heavy machinery and other field personnel

• 3+ years operating heavy equipment
  , including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders
• Equivalent combination of training and hands-on experience may be considered

• Drug screening
• Background check