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title: "CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator – Richmond, VA"
company: "Qualdoc"
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workplace: onsite
location: "Richmond, VA"
employment_type: other
seniority: mid
role: other
region: united-states
date_posted: 2026-09-23T05:06:16.205Z
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# CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator – Richmond, VA

**Qualdoc** · Richmond, VA

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## 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 – Richmond, VA

**Location:** Richmond, VA
**Job Type:** Full-Time, Direct Hire
**Starting Pay:** $26/hour — higher depending on experience
**Schedule:** 40 hours guaranteed; average 60+ hours/week with overtime
**On-Call:** 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays

##### Position Summary

Seeking a Class A CDL operator to support railroad recovery and maintenance operations. This is a hands-on position involving equipment transportation, rerailing, material handling, railroad car work, and track-related activities.

Driving is only one part of the job. Operators must be comfortable working with heavy equipment, performing physical labor, and responding to emergency derailment calls.

##### Responsibilities

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

- Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and verify loads, permits, and transportation requirements.

- Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials for rerailing, load transfer, and track work.

- Assist with crane setup, rigging, 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.

- Support rerailing, railroad car maintenance/repair, track maintenance, track repair, new track construction, grading, and related activities.

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

- Monitor equipment and vehicles for safe and reliable operation.

- Perform minor equipment and vehicle servicing and report major mechanical issues for repair.

- Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, transportation, and job-site cleanup.

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

- Maintain organized work areas, vehicles, and equipment.

- Follow all safety procedures and participate in daily safety briefings and required training.

- Assist other departments or work areas as needed.

##### Requirements

- Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.

- Experience in construction, equipment operation, or physically demanding labor.

- Ability to safely operate heavy equipment and work around large machinery.

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

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

- Ability to work extended hours and significant overtime when required.

##### Preferred Experience

- 3+ years operating heavy equipment, including:

Backhoes

- Bulldozers

- Excavators

- Front-end loaders

- Grapple trucks

- Rail-bound equipment

- Tractors

- Skid-steer loaders

- Equivalent combination of training and hands-on experience may be considered.

##### Additional Compensation

- Overtime at 1.5x for eligible hours outside the regular schedule.

- Per diem for qualifying travel.

- Hotel accommodations/pay for qualifying travel.

- Layover pay when applicable.

##### Pre-Employment Requirements

- Drug screening

- Background check

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