Railroad Equipment Operator – CDL A

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

Railroad Equipment Operator - CDL A

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay available based on experience

Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed + significant overtime

On-Call: 24/7 availability, including weekends and holidays

Benefits: Full benefits package

Position Overview

We are looking for a Class A CDL holder to support railroad emergency response, rerailing, load transfers, track work, and construction activities. This hands-on position combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, rigging, equipment handling, and physical job-site work.

The position requires flexibility for emergency calls and extended workweeks. Employees may typically work 60+ hours per week, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours based on operational demands.

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
• Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and hand tools as needed
• Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, and securing after assignments
• Monitor trucks and equipment for operating issues and help minimize downtime
• Perform and document minor vehicle and equipment service; report major mechanical concerns to the Shop Manager or Foreman
• Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, components, and supplies
• Clean work areas and properly sort and dispose of scrap materials
• Assist other departments as operational needs require
• Maintain vehicles, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition
• Follow all applicable company safety procedures and regulations

Schedule & Overtime

• 40 hours guaranteed per week
• Significant overtime available; combined regular and overtime hours typically average 60+ hours per week
• Hours worked outside Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half
• 24/7 emergency on-call availability required
• Must be available for weekends and holidays when needed
• During downtime, rerail team members may perform safety training, preventive maintenance, and equipment-related shop work

Requirements

• 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

Preferred Equipment Experience

3+ years of heavy equipment operation preferred, including experience with:

• Backhoe
• Bulldozer
• Excavator
• Front-end loader
• Grapple truck
• Rail-bound equipment
• Tractor
• Skid-steer loader

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Additional Compensation

• Per diem
• Hotel accommodations or payment for required travel
• Layover pay when applicable

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Pre-employment drug screen
• Background check

Interview Requirement: Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.