CDL Equipment Operator (Re-rail)

Location: Allentown, PA 

Job Type: Direct Hire

Pay: Starts at $26.00 per hour

Qualdoc is seeking Class A CDL drivers for an exciting position involving the remedying of train derailments in the region.

Responsible for loading, unloading and safe transportation of equipment and/or materials to/from job site, operation of equipment at job site (if qualified) and providing assistance in one or more of the following: rerailing operations, maintenance/repair of railroad cars, load adjust/transfer activities and track maintenance/repair/new builds. Ensures that all activities are carried out in a safe, effective, professional, and efficient manner.

This is a full-time hire with benefits.

• 40 hours guaranteed each week
• Significant overtime hours (combined regular & OT average 60+ hours/week)
• On call 24/7 to respond to emergencies

• Hourly rate starts at $26.00/hour, depending upon experience
• Hours outside of M-Fri 7am-4pm are paid at the overtime rate (time and a half)
• Other compensation includes per diem, hotel pay for any travel, layover pay if over hours

• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspection of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with Company policy and D.O.T. regulations.
• Drives tractor-trailer to/from job sites, inspects loads, and machinery being transported. Verifies transportation permits to ensure that specifications for overweight and oversize loads/equipment are accurate.
• Upon arrival at job site, participates in discussions related to the days’ work plan in to ensure safety/efficiency in carrying out daily work assignment. Actively participates in daily safety briefing.
• Moves, stages, loads/unloads materials/equipment in preparation of work activities for rerailing, load adjust/transfer, and/or track maintenance/repair/new builds. Upon conclusion of assignment ensures that equipment/materials are reloaded for safe transportation and actively participates in site clean-up.
• Assist in assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other equipment. Operates equipment in conformance with standard operational policies/procedures while following all safety rules/regulations. Assist with rigging and connection of chains, cables, and winches during derailments. Performs equipment operations with awareness to surroundings and co-workers so as to avoid dangerous situations.
• Operates equipment (cranes, backhoes, grapple truck, dump truck, excavators, etc.) in accomplishment of tasks associated with specialty lifting, re-railing, load transfer, track maintenance/repair, grading or other work in preparation for railroad construction and related activities.
• Works with hydraulic tools, welding, cutting with torches, electrical tools and common hand tools in accomplishment of work assignments.
• Continuously monitors equipment/vehicles to minimize down town and to ensure operational readiness.
• Perform and document minor service on equipment/vehicles, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Shop Manager/Foreman for repair.
• Participates in disassembly/loading of cranes and other equipment as necessary at the end of job assignment.
• Upon return to home base restocks vehicles/equipment with necessary parts, components, supplies in preparation of future work. Sorts scrap materials placing same in designated locations.
• Flexible/work-ready to perform tasks for other departments/divisions as may be required to meet business needs and customer expectations.
• Follows all required safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains vehicles/equipment and work area ensuring that they are cleared of debris/trash, tools and equipment are organized and that the work area/vehicle/equipment present the level of quality and craftsmanship expected.

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with good driving record
• Experience in construction labor or a similar role with physical labor requirements
• Must pass qualification tests as required (training/ safety programs)
• Be available 24/7 availability in order to respond to emergency calls for service, including weekends and holidays

• 3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment including backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, front-end loader, grapple truck, rail-bound equipment, tractor and skid-steer loaders; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Pre-Employment drug screen
• Background check

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off