Emergency Rail Response Equipment Operator (CDL-A)
Emergency Rail Response Equipment Operator (CDL-A)
Location: Allentown, PA
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Starting Pay: From $26.00/hour (higher rates available based on experience)
Position Overview
We are seeking dependable CDL-A professionals to join a specialized field operations team supporting railroad recovery, infrastructure maintenance, and heavy equipment projects throughout the region. This role combines commercial driving, equipment operation, and hands-on field work in a fast-paced environment where emergency response readiness is essential.
Team members transport equipment to project sites, assist with railroad recovery efforts, operate machinery when qualified, and support track maintenance and construction activities. Safety, professionalism, and teamwork are critical to success in this position.
Schedule & Work Environment
Compensation & Travel Benefits
Key Responsibilities
Transportation & Equipment Handling
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with DOT regulations and company standards
- Safely transport heavy equipment, machinery, and materials to and from work locations
- Verify load securement and required permits for oversized or overweight equipment
- Assist with loading, unloading, staging, and mobilizing equipment and materials
- Participate in daily safety meetings and work planning discussions
- Support railroad recovery operations, load transfers, and track maintenance projects
- Assist with crane setup, inspections, and operational support
- Connect and manage chains, cables, rigging, and winching systems during lifting and recovery activities
- Operate heavy equipment and specialty machinery when qualified
- Perform site cleanup and demobilization activities upon project completion
- Operate machinery such as:
- Excavators
- Backhoes
- Grapple trucks
- Dump trucks
- Cranes
- Skid steers
- Front-end loaders
- Additional construction and rail-support equipment
- Utilize hydraulic, electrical, welding, cutting, and hand tools safely and effectively
- Monitor equipment performance and report operational concerns
- Complete minor maintenance and service tasks as assigned
- Assist with equipment assembly, disassembly, and transport preparation
- Restock vehicles, tools, and equipment following project completion
- Maintain clean, organized vehicles, equipment, and work areas
- Support other operational departments when business needs require
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
General Duties