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

• Complete DOT-required pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
• Transport machinery and materials to and from work sites and verify loads and permits.
• Load, unload, position, and secure equipment and materials.
• Participate in job planning and daily safety briefings.
• Support railroad re-railing, load transfers, track maintenance, repairs, and new construction.
• Assist with crane and equipment setup, inspections, assembly, and operation.
• Perform rigging activities using chains, cables, and winches.
• Operate heavy equipment when qualified, including:
  • Cranes
  • Backhoes
  • Grapple trucks
  • Dump trucks
  • Excavators
  • Bulldozers
  • Front-end loaders
  • Rail-bound equipment
  • Tractors
  • Skid-steer loaders
• Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
• Monitor equipment and vehicles for safe, reliable operation.
• Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle service.
• Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, transportation, and site cleanup.
• Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, supplies, and components.
• Sort scrap materials and place them in designated areas.
• Maintain clean, organized, and job-ready vehicles, equipment, and work areas.
• Support other departments or work groups when needed.
• Follow all required safety procedures and maintain quality standards.

• 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.
• Willingness to respond to emergency service calls 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding outdoor environment.

3+ years of heavy equipment operation involving equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders.

Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.

• 40 hours guaranteed per week
• Average 60+ hours per week, with significant overtime
• Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at 1.5x overtime
• 24/7 on-call emergency response
• Per diem
• Hotel accommodations/pay for qualifying travel
• Layover pay when applicable
• Full benefits package

• Drug screening
• Background check