CDL Driver

Sperry Rail; Sioux City (IA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail services provider is looking for candidates to operate a test vehicle/detector car. This heavy travel position requires valid CDL and mechanical skills. Benefits include competitive salary and generous paid time off. Join a dedicated team to revolutionize railway safety with cutting-edge technologies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous paid time off

Full health and welfare benefits

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A or B required.
• Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience preferred.
• Ability to squat, kneel, and maintain extended postures.

Responsibilities

• Operate test vehicle/detector car in various conditions.
• Record and interpret data on computer monitors.
• Communicate clearly to crew members and pilots.

Skills

Valid CDL Class A or B with air brake endorsement

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to perform basic mechanical tasks

Ability to lift and carry up to 85 lbs.

Ability to crawl under an 18-inch clearance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Sperry Rail Service is a leading global provider of Rail Flaw Detection (RFD) services and technologies for railway networks worldwide. Headquartered in the United States, Sperry’s reach of services and people spans the globe. For over 95 years, Sperry has been a trusted name in Rail Health solutions, continually investing in our people and cutting-edge technologies to stay at the forefront of the industry.

Responsibilities

THIS IS A HEAVY TRAVEL POSITION!! Candidates must be willing and able to travel 3-4 months at a time within either the eastern or western regions.

• Operate test vehicle/detector car (rail-bound or a modified box truck) on and off railroad tracks in all road conditions.
• Perform vehicle inspections and equipment setup.
• Record and interpret data on computer monitors.
• Service, maintain, and repair the vehicle and detector carriage under the vehicle, including crawling under the vehicle with limited clearance and bending/kneeling/squatting in awkward postures.
• Climb steps and/or ladders to enter/exit the vehicle; perform ground examinations of rails with hand test units.
• Personal protective equipment is required: safety glasses, safety steel-toed boots, hard hats, and safety vests. Safety goggles and neoprene gloves may be required when working with vehicle fluids.
• Required to complete Road Worker Safety training annually.
• Eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus after 60 days of employment.
• Working Conditions: All work occurs in the field with potentially extreme weather.
• Safety: Adhere to all company safety policies; report any safety violations or faulty conditions to the supervisor.
• Essential Functions: Operate the detector car, assist crew with measurements and recordings, place and operate test equipment on the rail line, and perform entry/exit tasks via ladder or steps (up to several hundred steps per day).
• Identify: Visually assess car and track conditions, test data, and equipment function.
• Communicate: Communicate clearly to crew members and pilots; use radio and intercom; recognize safety-critical alarms and signals.
• Maintain: Inspect and maintain vehicle motor, body, carriage, and generator; perform cleaning and standard vehicle maintenance; maintain and repair the detector carriage as needed, including under-vehicle work.
• Lower Extremity: Posture and movements under the vehicle (squat, stoop, crouch, crawl) with notes on awkward postures.
• Locomotion: Walk on uneven railroad surfaces; climb steps onto/off the vehicle (up to 300 steps per day).
• Upper Extremity: Use hand tools and test devices; reach gauges; overhead reach with full extension.
• Back/Neck Postures: Manage bending, twisting, and neck movement within full range.
• Sitting/Standing: Alternate between sitting for long periods and standing for task execution.
• Special Senses: Visual and auditory data interpretation and monitoring; assess visual and color signals and observe data on monitors. Vision requirements include distance and field-of-view specifications; hearing must support verbal communication and alarm detection.
• Driving: Safe driving practices and DOT regulatory compliance (logs, weigh stations, registration, etc.).
• Maintenance: Follow maintenance procedures, assist with repairs, conduct periodic checks, and maintain equipment to satisfy RR test cycles and production goals.
• Customer Interaction: Maintain professional relations with RR personnel; document and report complaints; input data into the DCS reporting system.

Disclaimer: The statements describe the general nature and level of work for this classification and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Sperry Rail is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid CDL Class A or B with air brake endorsement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform basic mechanical tasks (e.g., changing a tire, replacing a battery)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 85 lbs., with occasional lifts over 100 lbs.
• Ability to squat, kneel, and maintain extended postures
• Ability to crawl under an 18-inch clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 years of commercial driving experience
• HS Diploma or GED

About Us

Why Sperry:

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid time off
• Full health and welfare benefits
• Meaningful and engaging work with intrinsic motivation
• Opportunities to contribute to cultural dynamics and infrastructure
• Collaboration across high-performing teams with clear goals
• Potential for thought leadership within a supportive environment

About Sperry:

Sperry Rail is on a mission-critical journey to revolutionize the Rail Flaw Detection industry. Through cutting-edge diagnostic technologies and AI-assisted analysis, we are transforming railway safety worldwide. Our global engineering teams collaborate to develop step-change technologies that define Sperry as a market leader. For nearly a century, we have modernized rail diagnostics through relentless improvement. We are driven by honesty, accountability, passion, integrity, and teamwork, and we invite those with similar values to join us. We offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something different.