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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Drug screening
• Background check