Class A CDL Heavy Equipment & Rail Operations Technician
Location: Allentown, PA Job Type: Direct Hire – Full-Time Starting Pay: $26.00/hour + overtime; higher pay may be available based on experience
We are hiring an experienced Class A CDL Equipment Operator for field-based rail and heavy equipment operations. This position involves transporting equipment, supporting emergency re-railing work, and assisting with rail maintenance, equipment recovery, load transfers, and related construction activities.
Schedule & Compensation
- 40 hours guaranteed per week
- Regular and overtime hours typically average 60+ hours per week
- 24/7 on-call availability for emergency response
- Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM is the regular schedule
- Hours outside the regular schedule are paid at time-and-a-half
- Per diem provided
- Hotel accommodations/pay for travel
- Layover pay when applicable
- Full-time position with benefits
What You'll Do
- Complete DOT-compliant pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment
- Operate tractor-trailers to transport equipment and materials to and from job sites
- Inspect loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight equipment
- Participate in daily safety meetings and work planning
- Load, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials
- Support re-railing, load adjustment/transfer, track maintenance, repairs, grading, and railroad construction
- Assist with setup, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment
- Assist with rigging 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 steers
- Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and hand tools
- Monitor vehicles and equipment for safe and reliable operation
- Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle servicing
- Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, cleanup, and site restoration
- Restock vehicles and equipment and organize parts, supplies, tools, and scrap materials
- Keep work areas, vehicles, and equipment clean and organized
- Follow all required safety procedures and support other departments as needed
Requirements
- Class A CDL with a good driving record
- Experience in construction, heavy labor, equipment operation, or a related field
- Ability to pass required qualification, training, and safety programs
- Ability to respond to emergency service calls 24/7, including weekends and holidays
- Ability to perform physically demanding field work
Preferred Experience
- 3+ years of heavy equipment operation, including backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, front-end loader, grapple truck, rail-bound equipment, tractor, or skid-steer
- Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Pre-employment drug screening
- Background check
Benefits
Full-time direct-hire employees are eligible for benefits.
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