Class A CDL Heavy Equipment & Rail Operations Technician

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Posted 10 days ago

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The role involves operating heavy equipment and handling rail operations, including transporting equipment and supporting emergency re-railing and rail maintenance tasks.

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Job Description

Class A CDL Heavy Equipment & Rail Operations Technician

Location: Allentown, PA
Job Type: Direct Hire – Full-Time
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour + overtime; higher pay may be available based on experience

We are hiring an experienced Class A CDL Equipment Operator for field-based rail and heavy equipment operations. This position involves transporting equipment, supporting emergency re-railing work, and assisting with rail maintenance, equipment recovery, load transfers, and related construction activities.

Responsibilities

Schedule & Compensation

40 hours guaranteed per week

Regular and overtime hours typically average 60+ hours per week

24/7 on-call availability for emergency response

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM is the regular schedule

Hours outside the regular schedule are paid at time-and-a-half

Per diem provided

Hotel accommodations/pay for travel

Layover pay when applicable

Full-time position with benefits

What You'll Do

Complete DOT-compliant pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment

Operate tractor-trailers to transport equipment and materials to and from job sites

Inspect loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight equipment

Participate in daily safety meetings and work planning

Load, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials

Support re-railing, load adjustment/transfer, track maintenance, repairs, grading, and railroad construction

Assist with setup, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment

Assist with rigging chains, cables, and winches during derailment response

Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid steers

Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and hand tools

Monitor vehicles and equipment for safe and reliable operation

Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle servicing

Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, cleanup, and site restoration

Restock vehicles and equipment and organize parts, supplies, tools, and scrap materials

Keep work areas, vehicles, and equipment clean and organized

Follow all required safety procedures and support other departments as needed

Preferred Experience

3+ years of heavy equipment operation, including backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, front-end loader, grapple truck, rail-bound equipment, tractor, or skid-steer

Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered

Benefits

Full-time direct-hire employees are eligible for benefits.

Requirements

Class A CDL with a good driving record

Experience in construction, heavy labor, equipment operation, or a related field

Ability to pass required qualification, training, and safety programs

Ability to respond to emergency service calls 24/7, including weekends and holidays

Ability to perform physically demanding field work

Pre-Employment Requirements

Pre-employment drug screening

Background check

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About the job

Posted on: Aug 26, 2026
Job type: Full-time
Location: Allentown, PAOn-site

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Job Description

Class A CDL Heavy Equipment & Rail Operations Technician

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