CDL A Heavy Equipment & Railroad Laborer

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.

What You'll Do • Perform DOT-compliant pre- and post-trip inspections.

• Drive tractor-trailers and transport trucks, trailers, equipment, and materials to job sites.

• Verify loads and permits for overweight or oversize equipment.

• Participate in job planning and safety meetings.

• Load, unload, stage, secure, and move equipment and materials.

• Support railroad derailment response, rerailing, specialty lifting, track maintenance, and construction work .

• Assist with cranes and other heavy equipment.

• Perform rigging using chains, cables, and winches .

• Operate qualified equipment including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and other rail/construction equipment .

• Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and hand tools .

• Disassemble, load, and secure equipment after assignments.

• Monitor equipment for operating problems and help reduce downtime.

• Perform minor vehicle/equipment service and report major mechanical issues.

• Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, supplies, and components.

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.

• Support other teams and departments as needed.

Schedule & Overtime • 40 hours guaranteed per week.

• Significant overtime available; combined regular and overtime hours typically average 60+ hours per week .

• Hours outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half.

• 24/7 emergency on-call availability is required.

• Weekend and holiday availability is required.

• During downtime, employees may assist with safety training, preventive maintenance, and shop/equipment work.

Requirements • Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.

• Construction labor or other physically demanding work experience.

• Ability to safely operate heavy construction and railroad equipment.

• Ability to complete required training, qualification testing, and safety programs.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and responding to emergency calls.

• Ability to perform physically demanding work safely.

Heavy Equipment Experience 3+ years preferred , including experience with:

• Backhoe

• Bulldozer

• Excavator

• Front-end loader

• Grapple truck

• Rail-bound equipment

• Tractor

• Skid-steer loader

Equivalent combinations 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 • Drug screening

• Background check

• Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview .