CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Track in Candor, North Carolina at Qualdoc, LLC

• Full-time position with benefits
• 40 hours guaranteed each week
• Average of 60+ hours per week, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours
• 24/7 on-call availability
• Starting pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience
• Work performed outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM is paid at time-and-a-half overtime
• Per diem for qualifying travel
• Hotel expenses for travel
• Layover pay when applicable

• Assist with railroad track maintenance, repair, construction, grading, and new-build projects.
• Support emergency railroad recovery and rerailing operations as needed.
• Operate a tractor-trailer to transport equipment and materials to and from work sites.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Inspect transported loads and machinery and verify applicable permits for overweight or oversized equipment.
• Load, unload, stage, secure, and position equipment and materials at job sites.
• Participate in job planning and daily safety briefings.
• Operate heavy equipment when qualified, including:
  • Cranes
  • Backhoes
  • Bulldozers
  • Excavators
  • Front-end loaders
  • Grapple trucks
  • Dump trucks
  • Rail-bound equipment
  • Tractors
  • Skid-steer loaders
• Assist with crane assembly, inspection, setup, operation, disassembly, and loading.
• Perform rigging and connect chains, cables, and winches during recovery operations.
• Assist with load adjustment/transfer, specialty lifting, railroad car maintenance and repair, and other track-related work.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
• Monitor equipment and vehicles to help maintain safe and reliable operation.
• Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle maintenance.
• Report major mechanical issues to the Shop Manager or Foreman.
• Reload and secure equipment after completing assignments and assist with site cleanup.
• Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, components, and supplies.
• Sort and properly store scrap materials.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Assist other departments or crews when needed.

3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience, including:

• Backhoe
• Bulldozer
• Excavator
• Front-end loader
• Grapple truck
• Rail-bound equipment
• Tractor
• Skid-steer loader

Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.

• Drug screen
• Background check

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

• Full-time employment with benefits
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Significant overtime opportunities
• Per diem for qualifying assignments
• Hotel accommodations/pay for qualifying travel
• Layover pay when applicable