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The CDL-A Load Adjust Operator will transport equipment, operate heavy machinery, and assist in railroad emergency response activities such as load transfers, derailment recovery, and track maintenance.
Job Description
CDL-A Load Adjust Operator
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay depending on experience
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly; average of 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching 70 hours
Availability: On-call 24/7, including weekends and holidays
Benefits: Full benefits package
Position Overview
We are seeking a CDL-A Load Adjust Operator to support railroad emergency response and field operations. This hands-on position involves transporting equipment, operating heavy machinery, and assisting with load transfers, derailment recovery, railcar repairs, and track maintenance or construction.
Driving is only one part of the role. Employees also perform physical fieldwork, operate construction equipment when qualified, maintain equipment, and complete safety training during downtime. Candidates must be comfortable responding to emergencies on short notice and working extended hours as operational needs require.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Preferred Experience
- Three or more years of heavy equipment operating experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Experience operating backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders.
- Familiarity with load adjustment, load transfer, railroad recovery, track maintenance, or construction operations.
- Basic mechanical maintenance and equipment servicing experience.
Schedule and Compensation
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week, with significant overtime opportunities.
- Typical workweeks average 60+ hours and may reach 70 hours, depending on operational demands.
- Hours worked outside the Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule are paid at the applicable overtime rate of time and a half, subject to the employer's overtime policy and applicable law.
- Additional compensation may include per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable.
- Employees must remain available for emergency assignments throughout the week, including weekends and holidays.
Benefits
- Full benefits package.
- Opportunities to gain experience across load adjustment, railroad recovery, track work, and heavy equipment operations.
- Equipment training and preventive maintenance experience during non-emergency periods.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
- Experience in construction labor or a comparable physically demanding position.
- Ability to perform physical fieldwork and safely handle equipment and materials.
- Willingness to operate heavy machinery when qualified and trained.
- Ability to follow DOT requirements, safety procedures, and equipment operating guidelines.
- Availability for 24/7 emergency response, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to work extended shifts and accommodate unpredictable schedules.
- Willingness to complete required qualification tests, training, and safety programs.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
- Successful completion of a background check.
Interview Requirements
About the job
- Posted on
- Oct 14, 2026
- Job type
- Full-time
- Location
- Fort Worth, TXOn-site
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