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Heavy Equipment Operator & CDL-A Driver (Emergency Rail Services)
Richmond, VA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 10 days ago
About the role
- Team members transport equipment to job sites, operate construction machinery, and assist with railroad restoration activities.
- Employees may be assigned to different crews based on operational needs.
- During periods without emergency assignments, team members assist with preventive maintenance, equipment servicing, shop activities, and safety training to ensure equipment remains ready for deployment.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine inspections and minor preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
- Help maintain clean, organized vehicles, equipment, and work areas.
- Support other operational teams as needed to meet business demands.
Requirements
- Experience performing physically demanding construction, industrial, railroad, or similar field work.
- Ability to safely operate construction equipment and powered machinery.
- Willingness to complete required qualification testing, safety training, and ongoing certification requirements.
- Must be available for emergency response assignments at any time, including weekends and holidays.
- Experience operating the following equipment is highly valued:
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a good driving record.
- Preferred Experience
- Candidates with 3 or more years of heavy equipment experience are encouraged to apply. Experience operating the following equipment is highly valued:
- Backhoes
- Bulldozers
- Excavators
- Front-end loaders
- Grapple trucks
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractors
Nice to have
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT requirements and company policies.
- Safely transport heavy equipment and materials to and from job sites.
- Verify permits and inspect loads for oversized or overweight transportation.
- Participate in daily job planning meetings and safety briefings.
- Load, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials before and after each assignment.
- Assist with railroad recovery operations, load transfers, track repairs, and new track construction.
- Operate heavy equipment including cranes, excavators, backhoes, dump trucks, grapple trucks, front-end loaders, tractors, and skid-steer loaders.
- Assist with crane assembly, rigging, chains, cables, winches, and lifting operations.
Compensation
- Starting pay from $26.00 per hour, with higher rates based on experience
- Layover pay when applicable
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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