Class A CDL Rail Recovery Equipment Operator

Location: Taneytown, MD Job Type: Direct Hire - Full-Time Starting Pay: $26.00/hour (higher based on experience) Benefits: Full-time benefits included Position Overview We are seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to support rail recovery and field operations. This position combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, material handling, and hands-on support for railroad maintenance and re-railing projects. Schedule & Pay 40 hours guaranteed per weekRegular and overtime hours typically average 60+ hours per week24/7 on-call availability for emergency responseRegular schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PMHours outside the regular schedule are paid at time-and-a-halfPer diem for qualifying workHotel pay for travel assignmentsLayover pay when applicable Responsibilities Complete DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspectionsDrive tractor-trailers to and from field locationsInspect transported loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight equipmentParticipate in daily work planning and safety briefingsLoad, unload, stage, secure, and transport equipment and materialsSupport rail re-railing, railroad car maintenance/repair, load adjustment and transfer, track maintenance, repairs, and new constructionAssist with crane assembly, inspections, and operationsAssist with rigging chains, cables, and winches during rail recovery operationsOperate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steersPerform grading, specialty lifting, material transfers, and other site preparation activitiesUse hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and hand toolsMonitor trucks and equipment to maintain safe operating condition and minimize downtimePerform and document minor equipment and vehicle servicingAssist with equipment disassembly, loading, site cleanup, and material organizationRestock vehicles and equipment with required parts, components, and suppliesSort and place scrap materials in designated areasMaintain clean, organized vehicles, equipment, and work areasFollow all safety procedures and assist other departments as needed Requirements Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)Good driving recordConstruction, heavy labor, or similar physically demanding work experienceAbility to pass required qualification, training, and safety programsMust be available 24/7, including weekends and holidays, for emergency service calls Preferred Experience 3+ years of heavy equipment operation, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steersEquivalent combination of training and experience considered Pre-Employment Requirements Drug screeningBackground check 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.