CDL-A Driver/Operator – Rerail
Location: Minneapolis, MN Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Starting Pay: $26.00/hour (Higher pay available depending on experience) Benefits: Full-time position with benefits
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Class A CDL drivers for a hands-on position supporting train derailment response and railroad-related operations.
This role involves the safe transportation and operation of equipment and materials, along with assisting with rerailing operations, railroad car maintenance and repair, load adjustments/transfers, and track maintenance, repair, and construction.
The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, physically capable, and comfortable working in an emergency-response environment.
Schedule & Compensation
- 40 hours guaranteed per week
- Significant overtime; combined regular and overtime hours average 60+ hours per week
- 24/7 on-call availability to respond to emergencies, including weekends and holidays
- Hours outside of Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half
- Per diem available
- Hotel pay/accommodations for required travel
- Layover pay when applicable
Job Duties
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT regulations and safety requirements.
- Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and inspect loads and machinery being transported.
- Verify transportation permits and ensure overweight and oversize load/equipment specifications are accurate.
- Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings to promote safe and efficient operations.
- Move, stage, load, and unload materials and equipment for rerailing, load adjustment/transfer, track maintenance, repair, and new construction.
- Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other equipment.
- Assist with rigging and connecting chains, cables, and winches during derailment operations.
- Operate equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures while following all safety rules and regulations.
- Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and other equipment when qualified.
- Perform tasks related to specialty lifting, rerailing, load transfers, track maintenance/repair, grading, railroad construction, and related activities.
- Work with hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
- Continuously monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime.
- Perform and document minor service and maintenance on equipment and vehicles and report more complex mechanical issues for repair.
- Assist with the disassembly and loading of cranes and other equipment at the completion of assignments.
- Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, components, and supplies.
- Sort scrap materials and place them in designated areas.
- Participate in site cleanup and ensure all equipment and materials are properly secured for transportation.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe vehicles, equipment, and work areas.
- Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
- Be flexible and willing to perform additional tasks as needed to support business operations.
Requirements
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
- Experience in construction labor or a similar role involving physical labor.
- Ability to pass required qualification tests, training, and safety programs.
- 24/7 availability to respond to emergency service calls, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to safely work around heavy equipment, vehicles, tools, and railroad-related operations.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- 3+ years of experience 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
- Pre-employment drug screen
- Background check
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