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CDL-A Railroad Field Operator – Track & Rerail

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CDL-A Railroad Field Operator – Track & Rerail

Location: Taneytown, MD Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed; average 60+ hours per week, with potential for 70 hours Overtime: Time and a half for eligible hours outside Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Additional Compensation: Per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable Benefits: Full-time benefits Availability: On-call 24/7, including weekends and holidays Travel: Regional and out-of-area emergency assignments

Job Overview

Join a field operations team responding to railroad emergencies and supporting track maintenance, rerailing, equipment transport, and railcar repair. This hands-on position combines Class A CDL driving, heavy equipment operation, and physical labor. Driving accounts for approximately 10% of the job; the remaining time involves equipment operation, material handling, maintenance, and field work.

Responsibilities

  • Perform 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.
  • Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings before beginning field assignments.
  • Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials for rerailing, load transfers, track repairs, and railroad construction.
  • Operate heavy equipment, including cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, dump trucks, skid-steers, and other equipment as qualified.
  • Assist with crane assembly, equipment inspections, rigging, and securing loads using chains, cables, and winches.
  • Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as required.
  • Support railroad car maintenance and repair, track construction, grading, load adjustment, and equipment setup.
  • Monitor equipment condition, perform and document minor servicing, and report major mechanical issues to the Shop Manager or Foreman.
  • Disassemble and load equipment after assignments, clean job sites, restock supplies, and organize tools and materials at the home base.
  • Complete required safety training and preventive maintenance tasks during downtime.
  • Maintain clean, organized vehicles, equipment, and work areas while following all safety procedures.
  • Assist other work groups as needed to support field operations.

Requirements

  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) and a good driving record.
  • Experience in construction labor or another physically demanding field role.
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment safely or demonstrate the ability to learn and qualify on assigned equipment.
  • Availability for emergency callouts 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to travel regionally and out of state for emergency assignments.
  • Ability to complete required qualification tests, safety programs, and training.
  • Willingness to perform hands-on labor, equipment maintenance, material handling, and field assignments.

Preferred Experience

  • 3+ years operating heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Experience with railroad rerailing, track maintenance, load transfers, welding, torch cutting, rigging, or mechanical repairs.

Pre-Employment Requirements

  • Drug screening.
  • Background check.

Pre-Employment Requirements: Drug screen and background check. If you have a Class A CDL and enjoy hands-on equipment operation and field work, apply today.

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