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title: "CDL-A Rerail Equipment Operator"
company: "Qualdoc"
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apply_url: "https://jobs.lever.co/qualdoc/fdddf063-0041-4919-b337-a337616af42e"
workplace: onsite
location: "Candor, NC"
employment_type: other
seniority: mid
role: other
region: united-states
date_posted: 2026-09-19T12:12:10.362Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-19T15:46:20.018Z
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# CDL-A Rerail Equipment Operator

**Qualdoc** · Candor, NC

Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/qualdoc/fdddf063-0041-4919-b337-a337616af42e

## 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 Rerail Equipment Operator

**Location:** Candor, NC
**Job Type:** Full-Time | Direct Hire
**Starting Pay:** $26.00/hour — higher pay available depending on experience
**Benefits:** Full-time benefits
**Schedule:** 40 hours guaranteed weekly + significant overtime
**Availability:** 24/7 emergency on-call

##### Position Overview

We are seeking a **Class A CDL Equipment Operator** to support railroad emergency response and rerailing projects. This is a hands-on position combining equipment operation, commercial driving, material handling, and physical field work.

Driving makes up only a portion of the role. When not responding to emergencies, employees may work in the shop, complete preventive maintenance, and participate in safety training.

##### Responsibilities

- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT requirements.

- Transport equipment and materials safely to and from work sites.

- Inspect loads and verify permits for oversized and overweight equipment.

- Participate in daily job planning and safety briefings.

- Load, unload, move, and position equipment and materials for rerailing and railroad projects.

- Assist with train rerailing, load adjustment/transfer, track maintenance, repairs, construction, and grading.

- Help assemble, inspect, set up, and operate cranes and other heavy equipment.

- Assist with rigging and connecting chains, cables, and winches.

- Operate equipment including:

Cranes

- Backhoes

- Bulldozers

- Excavators

- Front-end loaders

- Grapple trucks

- Dump trucks

- Rail-bound equipment

- Tractors

- Skid-steer loaders

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

- Monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain safe and reliable operation.

- Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle service.

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

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

- Maintain clean and organized work areas, vehicles, tools, and equipment.

- Follow all required safety procedures.

- Assist other teams or departments when needed.

##### Requirements

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

- Construction, equipment operation, or other physically demanding labor experience.

- Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and effectively.

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

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

- Comfortable working extended hours and performing physical field work.

##### Preferred Experience

- 3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience, including:

Backhoe

- Bulldozer

- Excavator

- Front-end loader

- Grapple truck

- Rail-bound equipment

- Tractor

- Skid-steer loader

- Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

##### Schedule & Compensation

- 40 hours guaranteed per week.

- Typical workweeks average 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours.

- Hours outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half overtime rates.

- Additional compensation may include per diem, hotel expenses for travel, and layover pay, when applicable.

- 24/7 on-call availability is required for emergency response.

##### Pre-Employment Requirements

- Drug screening

- Background check

- Required qualification and safety testing

**Interview:** Candidates should bring **steel-toed boots** to the interview.

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