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Class A CDL Rail Recovery Equipment Operator in Taneytown, Maryland at Qualdoc, LLC

NewSalary: $26.00 - $26.00/hrJob Function: Skilled Labor
Qualdoc, LLC
Taneytown, Maryland, 21787, United States
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Class A CDL Rail Recovery Equipment Operator

Class A CDL Rail Recovery Equipment Operator

Location: Taneytown, MD
Job Type: Direct Hire – Full-Time
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour (higher based on experience)
Benefits: Full-time benefits included

Position Overview

We are seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to support rail recovery and field operations. This position combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, material handling, and hands-on support for railroad maintenance and re-railing projects.

Schedule & Pay
  • 40 hours guaranteed per week
  • Regular and overtime hours typically average 60+ hours per week
  • 24/7 on-call availability for emergency response
  • Regular schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
  • Hours outside the regular schedule are paid at time-and-a-half
  • Per diem for qualifying work
  • Hotel pay for travel assignments
  • Layover pay when applicable
Responsibilities
  • Complete DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections
  • Drive tractor-trailers to and from field locations
  • Inspect transported loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight equipment
  • Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings
  • Load, unload, stage, secure, and transport equipment and materials
  • Support rail re-railing, railroad car maintenance/repair, load adjustment and transfer, track maintenance, repairs, and new construction
  • Assist with crane assembly, inspections, and operations
  • Assist with rigging chains, cables, and winches during rail recovery operations
  • Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steers
  • Perform grading, specialty lifting, material transfers, and other site preparation activities
  • Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and hand tools
  • Monitor trucks and equipment to maintain safe operating condition and minimize downtime
  • Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle servicing
  • Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, site cleanup, and material organization
  • Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, components, and supplies
  • Sort and place scrap materials in designated areas
  • Maintain clean, organized vehicles, equipment, and work areas
  • Follow all safety procedures and assist other departments as needed
Requirements
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Good driving record
  • Construction, heavy labor, or similar physically demanding work experience
  • Ability to pass required qualification, training, and safety programs
  • Must be available 24/7, including weekends and holidays, for emergency service calls
Preferred Experience
  • 3+ years of heavy equipment operation, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steers
  • Equivalent combination of training and experience considered
Pre-Employment Requirements
  • Drug screening
  • Background check

Job Location

Taneytown, Maryland, 21787, United States

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