CDL Driver & Rail Construction Specialist

RailWorks Corporation; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Performance incentives

Job summary

RailWorks in the United States is seeking an experienced equipment operator/driver to safely operate industrial trucks for transporting construction materials at railroad sites. The role combines field labor with truck operation and tool usage to support project needs.

The position emphasizes safety, with tasks including heavy hauling, site prep, and routine maintenance checks. A CDL Class A license and at least 3 years of construction driving experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a driver in a construction environment.
• CDL Class A Driver's License with satisfactory MVR.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety requirements and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand construction specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment to move, load, or unload material — approximately 50% of the role; the other 50% involves general labor tasks.
• Installs equipment or attachments on machinery and related structures; performs repairs, maintenance, and emergency adjustments as needed.
• Operates equipment safely and efficiently, performing routine safety and maintenance checks.
• Coordinates machine actions with other crew members using hand or audio signals; signals directions or warnings as necessary.
• Identifies and avoids hazards such as utility lines, falling objects, or nearby workers; locates underground services before beginning work.
• Reviews instructions, plans, and diagrams to understand work requirements.

Skills

CDL Class A

Safety procedures

Reading construction specifications

Job description

RailWorks in the United States is seeking an experienced equipment operator/driver to safely operate industrial trucks for transporting construction materials at railroad sites. The role combines field labor with truck operation and tool usage to support project needs.

The position emphasizes safety, with tasks including heavy hauling, site prep, and routine maintenance checks. A CDL Class A license and at least 3 years of construction driving experience are required.