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The job involves operating heavy equipment for rerailing and emergency response operations on railroads, requiring physical labor and 24/7 on-call availability.
Job Description
CDL-A Rerail Equipment Operator
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26/hour, higher depending on experience
Benefits: Full benefits package
Hours: 40 guaranteed; typically 60+ hours/week with significant overtime
Position Overview
We are hiring a Class A CDL operator to support railroad rerailing and emergency response operations. This is a hands-on position where driving is only one part of the job. Operators also handle heavy equipment, assist with rerailing and track work, transport materials, and perform physical labor at active job sites.
The position requires 24/7 on-call availability, including weekends and holidays, and the ability to respond quickly when emergency railroad service is needed.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
Preferred Experience
- Backhoes
- Bulldozers
- Excavators
- Front-end loaders
- Grapple trucks
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractors
- Skid-steer loaders
- Railroad, rerailing, track maintenance, or related construction experience is a plus.
Compensation & Schedule
Requirements
Requirements
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Drug screen
- Background check
Interview: Candidates should bring steel-toed boots.
About the job
- Posted on
- Oct 6, 2026
- Job type
- Full-time
- Location
- Richmond, VAOn-site
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