CDL Equipment Operator – 24/7 Rail Re-Rail & Heavy Lift

Qualdoc; Candor (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Guaranteed 40 hours/week

Overtime opportunities

Per diem

Hotel accommodations

Layover pay

Job summary

Qualdoc in Candor, NC seeks a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to support railroad derailment response and field operations. You will safely transport equipment and materials, operate heavy machinery, and assist with rerailing, track maintenance, and construction activities.

The role offers full-time hours with benefits, significant overtime, 24/7 on-call availability, per diem, and travel accommodations. Experience with cranes and heavy equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL with a good driving record.
• Experience in construction labor or a similar physically demanding role.
• Ability to successfully complete required qualification tests, training, and safety programs.
• 24/7 availability to respond to emergency service calls, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations.
• Operate tractor-trailers to and from job sites; inspect loads and equipment being transported.
• Verify transportation permits and ensure overweight/oversize load specifications are accurate.
• Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings to promote safe and efficient operations.
• Move, stage, load, and unload equipment and materials for rerailing, load transfer, and track maintenance, repair, and construction.
• Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Assist with rigging and connecting chains, cables, and winches during derailment response operations.
• Operate equipment safely while maintaining awareness of surroundings and coworkers.
• Operate cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and other equipment for specialty lifting, rerailing, load transfer, grading, track maintenance/repair, and railroad construction activities.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as required.
• Continuously monitor vehicles and equipment to minimize downtime and maintain operational readiness.
• Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle service and report more complex mechanical issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assist with disassembly and loading of cranes and other equipment at the completion of assignments.
• Reload equipment and materials for safe transportation and participate in job-site cleanup.
• Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, components, and supplies upon returning to the home base.
• Sort scrap materials and place them in designated areas.
• Maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean, organized, and professional condition.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Remain flexible and assist other departments or divisions as needed to meet operational and customer needs.

Skills

CDL Class A

Experience in construction labor

24/7 availability

Job description

Qualdoc in Candor, NC seeks a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to support railroad derailment response and field operations. You will safely transport equipment and materials, operate heavy machinery, and assist with rerailing, track maintenance, and construction activities.

The role offers full-time hours with benefits, significant overtime, 24/7 on-call availability, per diem, and travel accommodations. Experience with cranes and heavy equipment is preferred.