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CDL-A Railroad Rerail Operator

Richmond, VA💼 Full-time💰 $26–$26🗓 2026-09-29

Core

CDL-A operator performing railroad field operations including derailment response, rerailing, track work, and heavy equipment operation.

Role type

Field operations CDL-A operator (railroad)

Builds

Supports railroad infrastructure maintenance, repair, and emergency derailment response

Domain

Transportation + Rail infrastructure

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Class A CDL, heavy equipment operation, rigging, DOT-compliant inspections, physical labor, emergency response readiness

Preferred skills

Construction labor experience, track maintenance knowledge, crane operation

Technologies

Cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, dump trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, skid-steer loaders, hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches

Responsibilities

Transport machinery and materials to job sites, load/unload/position equipment, assist with railroad rerailing and track maintenance, operate heavy equipment and cranes, perform rigging with chains/cables/winches, conduct pre/post-trip inspections, maintain equipment readiness

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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