CDL-A Driver / Railroad Equipment Operator
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Pay: Starting at $26.00/hour — higher rates may be available based on experience
Position Overview
Seeking a Class A CDL driver to support railroad emergency response and track operations. This hands-on position involves transporting equipment and materials, operating heavy equipment when qualified, and assisting with derailment recovery, railroad car maintenance, load transfer, and track work.
Full-time position with benefits.
Schedule & Compensation
- 40 hours guaranteed per week
- Significant overtime; regular and OT hours average 60+ hours/week
- 24/7 on-call availability, including weekends and holidays, for emergency response
- Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half
- Per diem for qualifying travel
- Hotel pay for travel
- Layover pay when applicable
What You'll Do
- Complete pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment according to DOT regulations and company procedures.
- Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites; inspect loads and transported machinery and verify overweight/oversize permits.
- Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings.
- Load, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials for rerailing, load adjustment/transfer, track maintenance, repairs, and new track construction.
- Assist with crane assembly, inspection, operation, and breakdown/loading.
- Assist with rigging using chains, cables, and winches during derailment response.
- Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders when qualified.
- Perform work involving specialty lifting, rerailing, load transfer, grading, track maintenance/repair, and railroad construction.
- Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
- Monitor vehicles and equipment for safe, reliable operation and perform/document minor service.
- Report more complex mechanical issues to the appropriate shop or field supervisor.
- Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, components, and supplies.
- Sort and properly store scrap materials.
- Assist other departments or work groups as needed.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe vehicles, equipment, and work areas.
- Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a good driving record.
- Construction labor or similar physically demanding work experience.
- Ability to pass required qualification, training, and safety programs.
- 24/7 availability for emergency calls, including weekends and holidays.
Preferred Experience
- 3+ years operating heavy equipment, including:
- Backhoe
- Bulldozer
- Excavator
- Front-end loader
- Grapple truck
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractor
- Skid-steer loader
- Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Drug screen
- Background check
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is a full-time direct-hire opportunity offering guaranteed hours, substantial overtime potential, benefits, and additional compensation for travel and emergency response work. The position is ideal for a safety-focused Class A CDL professional with heavy equipment and construction experience who is comfortable working in demanding field environments and responding to emergency situations.