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 .