CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator
Job description
CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator
Location: Allentown, PA | Regional Travel
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay available based on experience
Benefits: Full benefits package
Position Overview
Seeking a Class A CDL operator for railroad field operations and emergency response work. This is a hands-on position involving equipment transportation, heavy equipment operation, railroad recovery, track work, and physical field support.
Driving is only part of the role. Operators should be comfortable working with construction equipment, tools, rigging, and other crew members in a fast-paced field environment.
What You'll Do
- Cranes
- Backhoes
- Grapple trucks
- Dump trucks
- Excavators
- Bulldozers
- Front-end loaders
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractors
- Skid-steer loaders
- Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
- Monitor equipment and vehicles for safe, reliable operation.
- Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle service.
- Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, transportation, and site cleanup.
- Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, supplies, and components.
- Sort scrap materials and place them in designated areas.
- Maintain clean, organized, and job-ready vehicles, equipment, and work areas.
- Support other departments or work groups when needed.
- Follow all required safety procedures and maintain quality standards.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Experience
3+ years of heavy equipment operation involving equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders.
Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.