CDL Driver (CN)

Sperry Rail, Inc.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 38,369 - 54,646; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Per diem meals

Lodging paid

Job summary

Sperry Rail, Inc. is seeking a CDL Driver for field-based work across Canada, based in regions around Roberval, Val-d’Or and La Tuque.

This high-travel role requires extended time on the road, operating hi-rail vehicles and performing maintenance, inspections, and data collection while ensuring DOT and safety compliance. Qualifications include CDL Class 5 with air brake endorsement, bilingual English/French, and 2+ years of commercial driving experience.

Qualifications

• > Must hold CDL Class 5 or higher with air brake endorsement.
• > Bilingual (English/French) required.
• > Pass health assessment, including drug screen, audiogram, and background check.
• > Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• > Basic mechanical aptitude (changing tires, replacing batteries).
• > Able to meet physical demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively (3–4 months at a time) within assigned regions.
• Operate hi-rail trucks and rail-bound detector cars on roadways and tracks.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; maintain DOT logs.
• Assist with rail flaw detection testing and data collection.
• Monitor data on onboard computer systems; interpret results.
• Perform ground-level rail inspections with handheld equipment.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment; assist with repairs.
• Follow all safety policies and DOT/FRA regulations; wear PPE.
• Communicate with crew by radio/intercom and in person.
• Report safety concerns and equipment issues promptly.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Bilingual English/French

Commercial driving experience

Mechanical aptitude

Education

CDL Class 5 or higher with air brake endorsement

High School Diploma or CAEC

2+ years commercial driving experience

Job description

About this position

Sperry Rail is on a mission‑critical journey to revolutionize the Rail Flaw Detection industry through continuous development of cutting‑edge diagnostic technologies and AI‑assisted analysis, transforming railway safety worldwide.

Position Summary

This is a high‑travel, field‑based CDL driving position requiring travel throughout Canada for extended periods (3‑4 months at a time). The CDL Driver operates specialized rail inspection vehicles, supports testing operations, and ensures compliance with all DOT and safety regulations.

Important location note: Montreal, QC and Quebec City, QC are recruitment areas for this position, not the work locations. The position will be based in and around the Roberval, Val d’Or, and La Tuque areas and the successful candidate will be required to travel and work in those locations.

Key Responsibilities

Travel & Work Environment

• Travel extensively (3–4 months at a time) within assigned regions
• Perform all work in the field in varied and sometimes extreme weather conditions

CDL Driving & Vehicle Operation

• Operate commercial vehicles (hi‑rail trucks and rail‑bound detector cars) on roadways and railroad tracks
• Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections
• Maintain DOT compliance, including driver logs, inspections, and regulatory requirements

Inspection & Operations Support

• Assist with rail flaw detection testing and data collection
• Monitor and interpret data on onboard computer systems
• Perform ground‑level rail inspections using handheld equipment

Maintenance & Equipment Care

• Perform routine vehicle maintenance (oil, fluids, filters, etc.)
• Assist with the repair and maintenance of the detector carriage and equipment
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the vehicle and equipment

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company safety policies and DOT/FRA regulations
• Wear required PPE at all times
• Complete required training, including annual Road Worker Safety

Communication & Teamwork

• Communicate clearly with crew members via radio, intercom, and in‑person
• Report safety concerns, equipment issues, and track conditions promptly
• Maintain professional relationships with railroad personnel

Physical Requirements

• Climb steps/ladders frequently (up to 300 steps per day)
• Walk on uneven railroad surfaces
• Bend, kneel, squat, and crawl for extended periods
• Work in confined spaces (including under vehicles with ~18‑inch clearance)
• Sit or drive for extended periods
• Lift up to 85 lbs., occasionally assist with over 100 lbs.

Sensory Requirements

• Vision: Ability to distinguish colors (red/green/yellow), read monitors, and meet DOT/FRA vision standards
• Hearing: Ability to hear verbal communication, alarms, and radio transmissions in a safety‑sensitive environment

Basic Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class 5 or higher with air brake endorsement
• Must be bilingual (English/French)
• Ability to pass a health assessment, including a drug screen, audiogram, and physical abilities test, and background check (where permitted by law)
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Basic mechanical aptitude (e.g., changing tires, replacing batteries)
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial driving experience
• High School Diploma or CAEC

Compensation & Benefits

• Extensive travel opportunities
• Hands‑on technical experience
• Career growth within a global organization
• Pay: $24.00 per hour
• Overtime opportunities
• Per diem for meals
• Travel and lodging expenses paid for by Sperry