CDL-A Railroad Rerail Operator
Core
CDL-A operator supporting railroad recovery, maintenance, and emergency derailment response through equipment transport, rerailing, and heavy machinery operation.
Role type
Field operations CDL-A railroad equipment operator
Builds
Railroad recovery and maintenance operations
Domain
Transportation + Rail infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Class A CDL, heavy equipment operation, rigging with chains/cables/winches, hydraulic tool use, welding, track maintenance, DOT compliance inspections, physical labor
Preferred skills
3+ years heavy equipment operation experience, rail-bound equipment experience
Technologies
Cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, grapple trucks, dump trucks, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, skid-steer loaders, hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches
Responsibilities
Drive tractor-trailers to/from work sites and inspect loads; Load, unload, stage, position, and secure equipment; Assist with railroad rerailing and track repairs; Operate heavy machinery including cranes and excavators; Perform rigging during derailment response; Conduct pre/post-trip inspections; Maintain equipment and report mechanical issues
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC