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Operate as a Class A CDL operator for regional railroad support, including emergency responses and construction-related tasks. Transport equipment, operate heavy machinery, and assist field crews with maintenance and construction activities.
Job Description
Railroad CDL Operator – Allentown, PA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Location: Regional Travel
Starting Pay: $26/hour — higher depending on experience
Benefits: Full benefits package
Position Overview
We are hiring Class A CDL operators for a regional railroad support position involving emergency derailment response, equipment transportation, rerailing work, track projects, and related field operations.
In this role, you will transport and handle equipment and materials, operate heavy equipment when qualified, and support field crews with rerailing, load transfers, railroad car maintenance, track repair, and new track construction.
Responsibilities
Schedule & Compensation
- 40 hours guaranteed per week
- Regular and overtime hours 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 worked outside the regular schedule are paid at 1.5x overtime
- Per diem available for qualifying travel
- Hotel pay for travel assignments
- Layover pay when applicable
Key Responsibilities
- Cranes
- Backhoes
- Grapple trucks
- Dump trucks
- Excavators
- Bulldozers
- Front-end loaders
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractor and skid-steer loaders
- Support specialty lifting, rerailing, load transfers, grading, track repair, and railroad construction activities.
- Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as required.
- Monitor vehicles and equipment to help maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime.
- Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle servicing; report more complex mechanical issues to the Shop Manager or Foreman.
- Assist with crane and equipment disassembly and loading when assignments are complete.
- Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, components, and supplies upon returning to the home base.
- Sort scrap materials and place them in designated areas.
- Maintain organized vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
- Remove debris and trash and maintain the expected level of quality and workmanship.
- Follow all required safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Assist other departments or divisions when needed to support business operations and customer requirements.
Preferred Experience
- Backhoe
- Bulldozer
- Excavator
- Front-end loader
- Grapple truck
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractor
- Skid-steer loader
- Equivalent combination of training and hands-on experience may be considered.
Requirements
Requirements
Pre-Employment Requirements
About the job
- Posted on
- Sep 16, 2026
- Job type
- Full-time
- Location
- Allentown, PAOn-site
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