CDL-A Rail Equipment Operator – On-Call, OT, Per Diem

Socket.dev; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem for travel

Hotel pay for travel

Layover pay

Full benefits

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Class A CDL driver to support railroad emergency response and track operations in Fort Worth, TX. This full‑time role involves transporting equipment, operating heavy machinery when qualified, and assisting with derailment recovery and track work.

You will perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections, work 60+ hours weekly with overtime, be on call 24/7 for emergencies, and receive benefits, per diem, and travel hotel pay.

Qualifications

• CDL with a good driving record
• Construction labor or similar physically demanding work experience
• Able to pass required qualification, training and safety programs
• 24/7 availability for emergencies including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections according to DOT regulations and company procedures.
• Drive tractor‑trailers to and from job sites and verify loads and permits.
• Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings.
• Load, unload, stage, and secure equipment for rerailing and track maintenance.
• Assist with crane assembly, operation, and breakdown.
• Rig using chains, cables, and winches during derailment response.
• Operate cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators when qualified.
• Perform track maintenance/repair, rerailing, load transfer, and new track construction.

Skills

CDL A driver

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

OT readiness

Tools

Cranes

Backhoes

Grapple trucks

Chains & winches

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Class A CDL driver to support railroad emergency response and track operations in Fort Worth, TX. This full‑time role involves transporting equipment, operating heavy machinery when qualified, and assisting with derailment recovery and track work.

You will perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections, work 60+ hours weekly with overtime, be on call 24/7 for emergencies, and receive benefits, per diem, and travel hotel pay.