CDL-A Rerail Equipment Operator in Allentown, Pennsylvania at Qualdoc, LLC

• 40 hours guaranteed per week
• Typical schedules average 60+ hours per week, with significant overtime
• Overtime is paid at time-and-a-half for hours outside the regular Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM schedule
• 24/7 on-call availability required, including weekends and holidays
• Per diem provided when applicable
• Hotel and layover pay available for qualifying travel

• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment according to DOT and company requirements.
• Transport equipment and materials to and from railroad and construction job sites.
• Inspect loads and verify permits for overweight or oversized equipment.
• Participate in daily work planning and safety meetings.
• Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials for rerailing, load transfer, and track work.
• Assist with the assembly, inspection, setup, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Assist with rigging operations, including chains, cables, and winches.
• Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, excavators, grapple trucks, dump trucks, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid steers when qualified.
• Support rerailing, specialty lifting, load transfer, grading, track maintenance, repair, and railroad construction activities.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.
• Monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain safe and reliable operation.
• Perform and document basic equipment and vehicle maintenance.
• Assist with equipment breakdown, loading, and transportation at the completion of assignments.
• Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, supplies, and components.
• Maintain clean and organized vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Perform additional field or shop duties as needed.
• Follow all required safety procedures and work practices.

• Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record
• Construction, heavy labor, or similar hands-on work experience.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in an outdoor job-site environment.
• Ability to complete required qualification, training, and safety programs.
• Must be available for 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to travel regionally as required.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

• 3+ years of heavy equipment operation, including experience with equipment such as:
  • Backhoes
  • Bulldozers
  • Excavators
  • Front-end loaders
  • Grapple trucks
  • Rail-bound equipment
  • Tractors
  • Skid-steer loaders
• Railroad, rerailing, construction, or similar field experience is a plus.

Interview Requirement: Candidates should bring steel-toed boots to the interview.