Railroad Heavy Equipment Operator — 24/7 On-Call

Qualdoc; Candor (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Per diem for travel

Hotel accommodations

Layover pay when applicable

Guaranteed 40 hours

Job summary

Qualdoc in Candor, NC is seeking a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator to support railroad emergency response, rerailing operations and related construction. This is a hands-on equipment operator and labor role, with only about 10% driving and 24/7 on-call availability.

The position offers full-time, with 40 hours guaranteed and potential for 60–70 hour weeks, overtime at 1.5x, per diem and hotel allowances for travel, plus on-site safety training and maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
• Experience in construction labor or similar physically demanding work.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and effectively.
• Willingness to perform hands-on labor and on-call shifts.

Responsibilities

• Respond to railroad derailment and emergency recovery assignments.
• Safely transport equipment and materials to and from work sites.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT requirements.
• Inspect loads and transported machinery and verify applicable transportation permits for overweight or oversized equipment.
• Participate in job-site planning and daily safety briefings.
• Load, unload, stage, secure, and move equipment and materials for assigned projects.
• Assist with rerailing operations, load adjustment/transfer, railroad car maintenance and repair, track maintenance, track repair, grading, and new construction.

Skills

CDL-A license

Heavy equipment operation

On-call readiness

Safety adherence

Job description

Qualdoc in Candor, NC is seeking a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator to support railroad emergency response, rerailing operations and related construction. This is a hands-on equipment operator and labor role, with only about 10% driving and 24/7 on-call availability.

The position offers full-time, with 40 hours guaranteed and potential for 60–70 hour weeks, overtime at 1.5x, per diem and hotel allowances for travel, plus on-site safety training and maintenance tasks.