CDL A Heavy Equipment & Railroad Pro - Emergency Response

Lever, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Overtime pay

24/7 on-call availability

Job summary

Lever, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is hiring a CDL A Heavy Equipment & Railroad Laborer to support railroad emergency response, equipment transport, rerailing, track work, and construction projects.

This role combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, rigging, equipment handling, and physical site work with extended weeks and 24/7 on-call requirements. Starting pay is $26.00/hour with higher pay based on experience and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
• Construction labor or other physically demanding work experience.
• Ability to safely operate heavy construction and railroad equipment.
• Ability to complete required training, qualification testing, and safety programs.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and responding to emergency calls.

Responsibilities

• Perform DOT-compliant pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Drive tractor-trailers and transport trucks, trailers, equipment, and materials to job sites.
• Verify loads and permits for overweight or oversize equipment.
• Participate in job planning and safety meetings.
• Load, unload, stage, secure, and move equipment and materials.
• Support railroad derailment response, rerailing, specialty lifting, track maintenance, and construction work.
• Assist with cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Perform rigging using chains, cables, and winches.
• Operate qualified equipment including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and other rail/construction equipment.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and hand tools.
• Disassemble, load, and secure equipment after assignments.
• Monitor equipment for operating problems and help reduce downtime.
• Perform minor vehicle/equipment service and report major mechanical issues.
• Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, supplies, and components.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Support other teams and departments as needed.

Skills

Class A CDL

Physical labor

Heavy equipment operation

Emergency response

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Lever, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is hiring a CDL A Heavy Equipment & Railroad Laborer to support railroad emergency response, equipment transport, rerailing, track work, and construction projects.

This role combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, rigging, equipment handling, and physical site work with extended weeks and 24/7 on-call requirements. Starting pay is $26.00/hour with higher pay based on experience and a full benefits package.