CDL A Rail & Heavy Equipment Operator – 24/7 On-Call

Qualdoc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Qualdoc in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Class A CDL holder to support railroad emergency response, rerailing, load transfers, and track work. This hands-on role blends trucking, heavy equipment operation, rigging, and on-site construction tasks.

The position demands flexibility for emergency calls and extended weeks, often 60+ hours. Requires safety training, strong work ethic, and ability to work weekends as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
• Drive tractor-trailers to and from work sites and verify transported equipment and loads.
• Check permits for overweight and oversize equipment and loads.
• Participate in daily planning and job-site safety briefings.
• Load, unload, stage, and move equipment and materials for rerailing, load transfers, track work, grading, and construction.
• Assist with railroad derailment response, specialty lifting, rerailing, and track maintenance or repair.
• Help assemble, inspect, and operate cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Perform rigging activities, including connecting chains, cables, and winches.
• Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and other construction or rail equipment when qualified.

Skills

Class A CDL

Heavy equipment experience

Rigging & crane familiarity

DOT inspections

Tools

Crane operation

Backhoe

Excavator

Job description

Qualdoc in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Class A CDL holder to support railroad emergency response, rerailing, load transfers, and track work. This hands-on role blends trucking, heavy equipment operation, rigging, and on-site construction tasks.

The position demands flexibility for emergency calls and extended weeks, often 60+ hours. Requires safety training, strong work ethic, and ability to work weekends as needed.