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The CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator performs railroad field operations, including equipment transportation and track work, requiring hands-on driving and physical labor.
Job Description
CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator – Richmond, VA
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26/hour — higher depending on experience
Benefits: Full benefits package
Position Overview
Seeking a Class A CDL operator for railroad field operations, including derailment response, equipment transportation, rerailing, track work, and related site activities. This is a hands-on position that combines driving, heavy equipment operation, and physical labor.
Responsibilities
Schedule & Compensation
- 40 hours guaranteed per week
- Average 60+ hours per week, with additional overtime as needed
- 24/7 on-call availability, including weekends and holidays
- Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at 1.5x
- Per diem for qualifying assignments
- Hotel/travel pay and layover pay when applicable
Key Responsibilities
Preferred Experience
- Backhoes
- Bulldozers
- Excavators
- Front-end loaders
- Grapple trucks
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractors
- Skid-steer loaders
- Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Requirements
Requirements
Pre-Employment Requirements
About the job
- Posted on
- Sep 23, 2026
- Job type
- Full-time
- Location
- Richmond, VAOn-site
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