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title: "CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Railroad Operations"
company: "Qualdoc"
company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/qualdoc"
url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/qualdoc-cdl-a-heavy-equipment-operator-railroad-operations-4ef9de3d-dd45-4e8c-b5b3-5c8a9b02af68"
apply_url: "https://jobs.lever.co/qualdoc/315e6cc9-f645-40ac-810a-fff8177c9423"
workplace: onsite
location: "Taneytown, MD"
employment_type: other
seniority: mid
role: operations
region: united-states
date_posted: 2026-09-23T04:10:28.765Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-23T04:38:31.978Z
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# CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Railroad Operations

**Qualdoc** · Taneytown, MD

Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/qualdoc/315e6cc9-f645-40ac-810a-fff8177c9423

## About Qualdoc

Qualdoc offers quality documentation review for capital equipment suppliers and integrators in the oil & gas, power, water, microelectronic, chemical, pharma and other EPC EP industries. Supply chain quality management

## About the role

##### CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Railroad Operations

**Location:** Taneytown, MD
**Job Type:** Direct Hire | Full-Time
**Schedule:** 40 hours guaranteed; average 60+ hours/week with overtime
**Starting Pay:** $26.00/hour, with higher pay available based on experience

##### Position Overview

Seeking a **Class A CDL driver/operator** to support railroad field operations. This role combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, material handling, rigging, and hands-on railroad and construction work. The position may involve emergency response and travel to various job locations.

##### What You'll Do

- Perform DOT-required inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment before and after use.

- Transport equipment and materials between work sites while checking load conditions.

- Confirm permits and requirements for oversized or overweight loads.

- Participate in daily planning, job briefings, and safety meetings.

- Load, unload, position, and secure equipment and materials.

- Support railroad re-railing, track maintenance, repairs, transfers, and new construction.

- Assist with crane setup, inspection, assembly, and operation.

- Perform rigging activities using chains, cables, and winches.

- Operate heavy equipment when qualified, including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and similar machinery.

- Use hydraulic equipment, welding and cutting torches, electrical tools, and standard hand tools.

- Monitor trucks and equipment and report maintenance or operating concerns.

- Complete and document minor vehicle and equipment servicing.

- Break down, load, and transport equipment following completion of field assignments.

- Maintain adequate parts, supplies, and components in vehicles and equipment.

- Sort and dispose of scrap materials in designated areas.

- Keep vehicles, equipment, and work areas clean, safe, and organized.

- Follow company safety procedures and quality standards.

- Provide support to other work groups as needed.

##### Required Qualifications

- Valid Class A CDL (CDL-A).

- Good driving record.

- Previous construction, field labor, equipment operation, or other physically demanding work experience.

- Ability to complete required training, qualifications, and safety programs.

- Availability for 24/7 emergency service calls, including weekends and holidays.

##### Preferred Heavy Equipment Experience

3+ years of experience operating equipment such as:

- Backhoe

- Bulldozer

- Excavator

- Front-end loader

- Grapple truck

- Rail-bound equipment

- Tractor

- Skid-steer loader

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

##### Schedule & Benefits

- 40 hours guaranteed per week

- Average 60+ hours per week, including overtime

- Monday–Friday work outside

- 24/7 emergency-response availability

- Per diem

- Hotel accommodations/pay for travel

- Layover pay when applicable

- Full benefits package

##### Pre-Employment Requirements

- Drug screening

- Background check

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