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CDL A Heavy Equipment & Railroad Laborer in Fort Worth, Texas at Qualdoc, LLC

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CDL A Heavy Equipment & Railroad Laborer

CDL A Heavy Equipment & Railroad Laborer

Location: Fort Worth, TX
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour — higher pay available depending on experience
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed + significant overtime
On-Call: 24/7, including weekends and holidays
Benefits: Full benefits package

Position Overview

Seeking a Class A CDL holder for a hands-on role supporting railroad emergency response, equipment transport, rerailing, load transfers, track work, and construction projects.

The position combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, rigging, equipment handling, and physical job-site work. Employees should be prepared for extended workweeks, with typical schedules averaging 60+ hours and some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours.

What You'll Do
  • Perform DOT-compliant pre- and post-trip inspections.
  • Drive tractor-trailers and transport trucks, trailers, equipment, and materials to job sites.
  • Verify loads and permits for overweight or oversize equipment.
  • Participate in job planning and safety meetings.
  • Load, unload, stage, secure, and move equipment and materials.
  • Support railroad derailment response, rerailing, specialty lifting, track maintenance, and construction work.
  • Assist with cranes and other heavy equipment.
  • Perform rigging using chains, cables, and winches.
  • Operate qualified equipment including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and other rail/construction equipment.
  • Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and hand tools.
  • Disassemble, load, and secure equipment after assignments.
  • Monitor equipment for operating problems and help reduce downtime.
  • Perform minor vehicle/equipment service and report major mechanical issues.
  • Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, supplies, and components.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
  • Support other teams and departments as needed.
Schedule & Overtime
  • 40 hours guaranteed per week.
  • Significant overtime available; combined regular and overtime hours typically average 60+ hours per week.
  • Hours outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half.
  • 24/7 emergency on-call availability is required.
  • Weekend and holiday availability is required.
  • During downtime, employees may assist with safety training, preventive maintenance, and shop/equipment work.
Requirements
  • Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
  • Construction labor or other physically demanding work experience.
  • Ability to safely operate heavy construction and railroad equipment.
  • Ability to complete required training, qualification testing, and safety programs.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and responding to emergency calls.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work safely.
Heavy Equipment Experience

3+ years preferred, including experience with:

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

Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.

Additional Compensation
  • Per diem
  • Hotel accommodations or payment for required travel
  • Layover pay when applicable
Pre-Employment Requirements
  • Drug screening
  • Background check
  • Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, United States

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