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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator

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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator

Location: Taneytown, MD Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed per week, with significant overtime Starting Pay: $26.00/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience.

Position Overview

Seeking a Class A CDL Driver/Operator to support railroad recovery, track maintenance, and heavy equipment operations. This hands-on role involves transporting equipment to job sites, operating construction machinery when qualified, and assisting with railroad rerailing, track repair, load transfers, and related fieldwork.

Driving accounts for approximately 10% of the role. Candidates must be comfortable operating heavy equipment, performing physical labor, traveling as needed, and responding to emergency calls on a 24/7 on-call basis.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company procedures and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
  • Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites, inspect loads and transported machinery, and verify permits for oversized or overweight equipment.
  • Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings before beginning assignments.
  • Load, unload, move, and stage materials and equipment for rerailing, load adjustment and transfer, track maintenance, repairs, and new track construction.
  • Assist with crane assembly, inspections, equipment setup, and safe operation.
  • Connect chains, cables, and winches and assist with rigging during railroad derailment recovery.
  • Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, excavators, grapple trucks, dump trucks, and other machinery as qualified.
  • Use hydraulic equipment, welding and torch-cutting tools, electrical tools, and common hand tools to complete assigned work.
  • Perform track maintenance, grading, specialty lifting, railroad car recovery, load transfers, and related construction activities.
  • Monitor equipment and vehicles for operational readiness and minimize downtime.
  • Perform and document basic equipment maintenance and refer more complex repairs to the appropriate supervisor.
  • Assist with dismantling, loading, and securing equipment after job completion.
  • Restock vehicles and equipment, organize supplies, and sort scrap materials at the home base.
  • Maintain clean vehicles, equipment, and work areas while following safety procedures and supporting other departments as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
  • Experience in construction labor, equipment operation, or another physically demanding role.
  • Ability to perform hands-on fieldwork and safely work around heavy machinery.
  • Willingness to work a 24/7 on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, when emergency response is required.
  • Ability to complete required qualification tests, safety training, and other job-related programs.
  • Commitment to workplace safety, teamwork, and efficient job completion.

Preferred Experience

  • At least 3 years of heavy equipment operation experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Experience operating backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders.
  • Railroad derailment recovery, rerailing, track maintenance, or railroad construction experience is a plus.

Schedule and Compensation

  • 40 hours guaranteed per week.
  • Typical workweeks average 60 or more hours, with occasional weeks reaching approximately 70 hours.
  • Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for qualifying hours outside the standard Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule, subject to applicable overtime rules.
  • Additional compensation may include per diem, hotel reimbursement for work-related travel, and layover pay when applicable.
  • Emergency assignments may require extended hours and rapid deployment.

Pre-Employment Requirements

  • Pre-employment drug screening.
  • Background check.
  • Required qualification and safety assessments.
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