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Class A CDL Rail Recovery Equipment Operator

Qualdoc

  • Taneytown, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • $26 Per Hour

Highlights

Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steers . 3+ years of heavy equipment operation , including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steers.

Numbers & Facts

LocationTaneytown, MD

Description

Class A CDL Rail Recovery Equipment Operator

Location: Taneytown, MDJob Type: Direct Hire – Full-TimeStarting Pay: $26.00/hour (higher based on experience)Benefits: Full-time benefits included

Position Overview

We are seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to support rail recovery and field operations. This position combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, material handling, and hands-on support for railroad maintenance and re-railing projects.

Schedule & Pay

  • 40 hours guaranteed per week
  • Regular and overtime hours typically average 60+ hours per week
  • 24/7 on-call availability for emergency response
  • Regular schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
  • Hours outside the regular schedule are paid at time-and-a-half
  • Per diem for qualifying work
  • Hotel pay for travel assignments
  • Layover pay when applicable

Responsibilities

  • Complete DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections
  • Drive tractor-trailers to and from field locations
  • Inspect transported loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight equipment
  • Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings
  • Load, unload, stage, secure, and transport equipment and materials
  • Support rail re-railing, railroad car maintenance/repair, load adjustment and transfer, track maintenance, repairs, and new construction
  • Assist with crane assembly, inspections, and operations
  • Assist with rigging chains, cables, and winches during rail recovery operations
  • Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steers
  • Perform grading, specialty lifting, material transfers, and other site preparation activities
  • Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and hand tools
  • Monitor trucks and equipment to maintain safe operating condition and minimize downtime
  • Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle servicing
  • Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, site cleanup, and material organization
  • Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, components, and supplies
  • Sort and place scrap materials in designated areas
  • Maintain clean, organized vehicles, equipment, and work areas
  • Follow all safety procedures and assist other departments as needed

Requirements

  • Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Good driving record
  • Construction, heavy labor, or similar physically demanding work experience
  • Ability to pass required qualification, training, and safety programs
  • Must be available 24/7, including weekends and holidays, for emergency service calls

Preferred Experience

  • 3+ years of heavy equipment operation, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steers
  • Equivalent combination of training and experience considered

Pre-Employment Requirements

  • Drug screening
  • Background check

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