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title: "CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator"
company: "Qualdoc"
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url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/qualdoc-cdl-a-railroad-equipment-operator-e4c97200-8024-4824-8d28-7b7753895c3e"
apply_url: "https://jobs.lever.co/qualdoc/2badc86b-bd06-49c4-be9a-aa297a7471bf"
workplace: onsite
location: "Allentown, PA"
employment_type: other
seniority: mid
role: other
region: united-states
date_posted: 2026-09-09T05:09:56.169Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-15T19:07:18.487Z
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# CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator

**Qualdoc** · Allentown, PA

Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/qualdoc/2badc86b-bd06-49c4-be9a-aa297a7471bf

## 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 Railroad Equipment Operator

**Job Type:** Full-Time | Direct Hire
**Location:** Regional Travel
**Starting Pay:** $26/hour — higher pay available based on experience
**Benefits:** Full benefits package

##### Position Overview

Seeking a **Class A CDL driver with heavy equipment experience** to support railroad emergency response and construction activities. This position combines commercial driving, equipment operation, material handling, and hands-on field work related to train derailment recovery, track work, and railroad equipment.

##### Schedule & Compensation

- 40 hours guaranteed per week

- Average of 60+ hours/week including regular and overtime hours

- 24/7 on-call availability for emergency response, including weekends and holidays

- Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at 1.5x overtime

- Per diem provided

- Hotel expenses covered for travel

- Layover pay when applicable

##### Responsibilities

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

- Safely operate tractor-trailers and transport equipment/materials to and from job sites

- Inspect loads and verify permits for oversize and overweight transportation

- Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings

- Load, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials for field operations

- Support train re-railing, load transfer, track maintenance/repair, grading, and railroad construction

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

- Perform rigging using chains, cables, and winches during derailment recovery

- 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 equipment and vehicles for safe and reliable operation

- Perform and document minor equipment/vehicle servicing and report major mechanical issues

- Assist with crane and equipment breakdown, loading, and transport after completing assignments

- Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, components, and supplies

- Sort and properly dispose of scrap materials

- Keep vehicles, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and ready for use

- Follow all required safety policies and procedures

- Assist other departments or teams as needed to meet operational requirements

##### Requirements

- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with a good driving record

- Experience in construction labor, heavy equipment, or another physically demanding field role

- Ability to successfully complete required qualification, training, and safety programs

- Must be available for 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays

- Ability to perform physically demanding work in an active field environment

##### Preferred Experience

- 3+ years operating heavy equipment, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders, or an equivalent combination of training and experience

##### Pre-Employment Requirements

- Drug screening

- Background check

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