CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator – Taneytown, MD in Taneytown, Maryland at Qualdoc, LLC
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Taneytown, Maryland, 21787, United States
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CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator Taneytown, MD
CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator – Taneytown, MDRequirementsPreferred ExperienceSchedule & CompensationPre-Employment Requirements
CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator – Taneytown, MD
Location: Taneytown, MD
Job Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Full-time | 40 hours guaranteed | Average 60+ hours/week with overtime
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour — higher depending on experience
We are hiring a Class A CDL driver/operator for railroad field operations. This position involves transporting equipment and materials, operating heavy equipment when qualified, and assisting with railroad recovery, track work, equipment movement, and related field activities.
Responsibilities- Complete DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment
- Drive tractor-trailers to and from work locations and inspect transported loads
- Verify permits and load requirements for oversized or overweight equipment
- Participate in daily job planning and safety briefings
- Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials
- Assist with railroad re-railing, load adjustment/transfer, track maintenance, repairs, and new construction
- Help assemble, inspect, and operate cranes and other jobsite equipment
- Assist with rigging using chains, cables, and winches
- Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and other heavy equipment when qualified
- Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools
- Monitor vehicles and equipment for safe and reliable operation
- Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle service
- Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, and transportation after completing assignments
- Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, supplies, and components
- Sort and dispose of scrap materials in designated areas
- Keep vehicles, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and ready for use
- Follow all required safety procedures and maintain quality standards
- Assist other departments or work groups as needed
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)
- Good driving record
- Experience in construction, field labor, or another physically demanding role
- Ability to complete required qualification, training, and safety programs
- Must be available 24/7, including weekends and holidays, for emergency service calls
- 3+ years operating heavy equipment, such as:
- Backhoe
- Bulldozer
- Excavator
- Front-end loader
- Grapple truck
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractor
- Skid-steer loader
- Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered
- 40 hours guaranteed each week
- Average 60+ hours per week, including overtime
- Work outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM is paid at 1.5x overtime
- 24/7 on-call availability for emergency response
- Per diem
- Hotel accommodations/pay for travel
- Layover pay when applicable
- Full benefits package
- Drug screening
- Background check
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Taneytown, Maryland, 21787, United States
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