CDL-A Rerail Equipment Operator
Location: Allentown, PA | Regional Travel Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Starting Rate: $26.00/hour (higher depending on experience) Benefits: Full benefits package
Position Overview
We are hiring a CDL-A Rerail Equipment Operator to support railroad emergency response and track-related projects throughout the region. This is a hands-on position involving heavy equipment operation, equipment transportation, rerailing work, and physical labor at job sites.
Driving is only a small part of the role. Operators must be comfortable working with construction equipment, assisting with rerailing operations, and responding to emergency calls on a 24/7 basis.
Schedule & Compensation
- 40 hours guaranteed per week
- Typical schedules average 60+ hours per week, with significant overtime
- Overtime is paid at time-and-a-half for hours outside the regular Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM schedule
- 24/7 on-call availability required, including weekends and holidays
- Per diem provided when applicable
- Hotel and layover pay available for qualifying travel
What You'll Do
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment according to DOT and company requirements.
- Transport equipment and materials to and from railroad and construction job sites.
- Inspect loads and verify permits for overweight or oversized equipment.
- Participate in daily work planning and safety meetings.
- Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials for rerailing, load transfer, and track work.
- Assist with the assembly, inspection, setup, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment.
- Assist with rigging operations, including chains, cables, and winches.
- Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, excavators, grapple trucks, dump trucks, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid steers when qualified.
- Support rerailing, specialty lifting, load transfer, grading, track maintenance, repair, and railroad construction activities.
- Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.
- Monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain safe and reliable operation.
- Perform and document basic equipment and vehicle maintenance.
- Assist with equipment breakdown, loading, and transportation at the completion of assignments.
- Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, supplies, and components.
- Maintain clean and organized vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
- Perform additional field or shop duties as needed.
- Follow all required safety procedures and work practices.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record
- Construction, heavy labor, or similar hands-on work experience.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work in an outdoor job-site environment.
- Ability to complete required qualification, training, and safety programs.
- Must be available for 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays.
- Willingness to travel regionally as required.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Preferred Experience
- 3+ years of heavy equipment operation, including experience with equipment such as:
- Backhoes
- Bulldozers
- Excavators
- Front-end loaders
- Grapple trucks
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractors
- Skid-steer loaders
- Railroad, rerailing, construction, or similar field experience is a plus.
Interview Requirement: Candidates should bring steel-toed boots to the interview.
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