Rail Infrastructure Field Technician (CDL-A)
Rail Infrastructure Field Technician (CDL-A)
Location: Richmond, VA
Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Starting Pay: $26.00+ per hour, based on experience
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated CDL-A professional to join a specialized field operations team supporting rail infrastructure projects, emergency response activities, equipment transport, and track-related services throughout the region.
This position combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, and hands-on field support. Team members assist with transportation logistics, maintenance activities, recovery operations, construction support, and equipment setup while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism.
This is a full-time direct hire opportunity offering strong earning potential, comprehensive benefits, and significant overtime opportunities.
Schedule & Compensation
Work Schedule
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week
- Regular overtime opportunities averaging 60+ hours weekly
- On-call availability required for emergency response situations
- Weekend and holiday work may be required
- Starting wage of $26.00 per hour or higher depending on qualifications
- Overtime paid at $39.00 per hour (1.5x base rate) for hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Per diem provided for qualifying travel assignments
- Hotel accommodations covered during overnight travel
- Layover compensation available when applicable
Pay & Additional Earnings
Primary Responsibilities
Transportation & Logistics
- Perform required inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment before and after operation
- Safely transport machinery, materials, and support equipment to and from project locations
- Verify load securement, transportation permits, and compliance requirements for oversized or overweight loads
- Assist with loading, unloading, staging, and securing equipment for field operations
- Participate in daily work planning discussions and safety meetings
- Support track maintenance, repair activities, rail recovery operations, load transfers, and construction projects
- Prepare work areas and materials needed for field assignments
- Assist with jobsite cleanup and project closeout activities
- Assist with crane setup, inspections, and operational support
- Support rigging activities involving chains, cables, lifting systems, and winches
- Operate heavy equipment when qualified, including:
- Excavators
- Backhoes
- Cranes
- Grapple trucks
- Dump trucks
- Skid steers
- Additional construction and rail-support equipment
- Perform work safely while maintaining awareness of surrounding personnel and equipment
- Monitor equipment condition and operational performance
- Complete and document minor maintenance and service activities
- Report significant mechanical concerns to supervisors for repair
- Assist with equipment breakdown, loading, and transportation at project completion
- Restock tools, supplies, and replacement parts as needed
- Utilize hydraulic equipment, welding tools, cutting torches, electrical tools, and hand tools safely and effectively
- Maintain clean and organized vehicles, equipment, and workspaces
- Support additional operational teams when business needs require
- Adhere to all company safety programs, policies, and procedures
Equipment Maintenance
General Responsibilities