Job Description
CDL-A Track Equipment Operator – Railroad Construction
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, higher depending on experience
Benefits: Full benefits package, overtime, per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable
We are seeking CDL-A operators to support railroad track construction, maintenance, and emergency recovery operations. This hands-on field role combines heavy equipment operation, material transportation, and physical labor. Duties may include track repairs, new track construction, grading, equipment staging, and assisting with railroad recovery work.
Driving is a smaller part of the job; operators spend much of their time working on-site and operating equipment. Candidates must be comfortable with physical work, regional travel, long hours, and emergency callouts at any time.
Schedule & Compensation40 hours guaranteed per week.
Significant overtime; workweeks average 60+ hours and may reach 70.
Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., are paid at time-and-a-half.
On-call availability required 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations.
Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites; inspect loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight loads.
Attend daily work-planning discussions and safety briefings.
Load, unload, stage, secure, and move materials and equipment for track construction, repairs, and maintenance.
Assist with crane assembly, inspection, operation, disassembly, and loading as needed.
Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, dump trucks, tractors, skid steers, and rail-bound equipment when qualified.
Assist with rigging using chains, cables, and winches.
Perform grading, specialty lifting, equipment transfers, and other work related to railroad construction and track maintenance.
Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.
Monitor equipment and vehicles to maintain safe, reliable operation and minimize downtime.
Perform and document minor equipment maintenance; report complex mechanical issues to the shop manager or foreman.
Restock vehicles and equipment with parts and supplies, organize materials, and sort scrap into designated areas.
Clean job sites and keep vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas organized.
Follow all safety policies and procedures and assist other departments when needed.
Complete safety training and preventive maintenance during downtime between field assignments.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
Experience in construction labor or another physically demanding role.
Ability to perform physical work and operate heavy equipment safely.
Availability for 24/7 emergency callouts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to complete required qualification tests and safety training.
Three or more years of experience operating heavy equipment, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders.
Experience in railroad track work, construction, equipment maintenance, or related field operations.
Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.
Pre-employment drug screening.
Background check.
Interview Requirement: Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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