CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator – Richmond, VA in Richmond, Virginia at Qualdoc, LLC
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Qualdoc, LLC
Richmond, Virginia, 23219, United States
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CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator Richmond, VA
CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator – Richmond, VARequirementsPre-Employment Requirements
CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator – Richmond, VA
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26/hour — higher depending on experience
Benefits: Full benefits package
Seeking a Class A CDL operator for railroad field operations, including derailment response, equipment transportation, rerailing, track work, and related site activities. This is a hands-on position that combines driving, heavy equipment operation, and physical labor.
Schedule & Compensation- 40 hours guaranteed per week
- Average 60+ hours per week, with additional overtime as needed
- 24/7 on-call availability, including weekends and holidays
- Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at 1.5x
- Per diem for qualifying assignments
- Hotel/travel pay and layover pay when applicable
- Perform DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
- Transport equipment and materials to and from railroad work sites using tractor-trailers.
- Inspect loads and verify permits for overweight or oversized equipment.
- Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings.
- Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials for rerailing, load transfers, and track projects.
- Assist with railroad derailment response, rerailing, track maintenance, repairs, and new construction.
- Assist with crane assembly, inspection, operation, and teardown.
- Perform rigging using chains, cables, and winches.
- Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid steers when qualified.
- Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
- Monitor equipment and vehicles for safe and reliable operation.
- Perform and document minor equipment/vehicle servicing and report larger mechanical issues.
- Reload and secure equipment following field assignments.
- Restock parts, components, and supplies and organize scrap materials at the home location.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas, vehicles, and equipment.
- Follow all safety procedures and assist other departments as needed.
- Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
- Experience in construction, equipment operation, or other physically demanding work.
- Ability to complete required training, qualification, and safety programs.
- Ability to work in an on-call environment and respond to emergency assignments 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to perform physical labor and work safely around heavy equipment and railroad operations.
- 3+ years operating heavy equipment such as:
- Backhoes
- Bulldozers
- Excavators
- Front-end loaders
- Grapple trucks
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractors
- Skid-steer loaders
- Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
- Drug screening
- Background check
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Job Location
Richmond, Virginia, 23219, United States
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