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Operate equipment and assist with railroad track construction and maintenance work, with occasional driving duties. Must be ready for emergency assignments 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Job Description
CDL-A Track Equipment Operator
Location: Candor, NC
Job Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay: Starting at $26.00/hour — higher rates may be available depending on experience
Position Overview
We are hiring a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to support railroad track construction, maintenance, repair, and emergency recovery work.
This is primarily a hands-on equipment and labor position—not an over-the-road driving job. Driving generally makes up only about 10% of the work. Team members spend most of their time operating equipment, moving materials, assisting with track projects, and performing physical work at job sites.
The role requires flexibility and the ability to respond to emergency assignments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
When emergency work is not active, employees may assist at the shop with safety training, equipment inspections, and preventive maintenance (PM).
Responsibilities
Schedule & Pay
Responsibilities
- Perform railroad track maintenance, repair, construction, grading, and new-build work.
- Travel to job sites and assist with emergency railroad recovery and rerailing operations as needed.
- Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT regulations.
- Safely transport, load, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials.
- Operate heavy equipment when qualified, including:
- Backhoes
- Bulldozers
- Excavators
- Front-end loaders
- Grapple trucks
- Dump trucks
- Cranes
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractors
- Skid-steer loaders
- Assist with crane setup, assembly, inspection, operation, and breakdown.
- Perform rigging using chains, cables, and winches.
- Assist with rerailing, specialty lifting, load adjustment/transfer, and railroad construction activities.
- Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
- Monitor equipment and vehicles to help maintain safe and reliable operation.
- Perform minor equipment and vehicle service and report major mechanical issues to the appropriate supervisor.
- Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, site cleanup, and material organization.
- Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, components, and supplies.
- Sort and properly store scrap materials.
- Participate in daily safety meetings and follow all required safety procedures.
- Maintain clean, organized vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
- Work with other teams or departments as needed to support operational requirements.
Preferred Experience
3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience, particularly with backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders.
Equivalent combinations of training and experience may also be considered.
Requirements
Requirements
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Drug screen
- Background check
Interview: Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.
About the job
- Posted on
- Sep 12, 2026
- Job type
- Full-time
- Location
- Candor, NCOn-site
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