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title: "Railroad Equipment Operator – CDL A"
company: "Qualdoc"
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url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/qualdoc-railroad-equipment-operator-cdl-a-301fb4b1-3586-4169-b144-faee97cc8c30"
apply_url: "https://jobs.lever.co/qualdoc/67d4647b-f6af-4518-8c3b-be2c8eee0b56"
workplace: onsite
location: "Fort Worth, TX"
employment_type: other
seniority: mid
role: other
region: united-states
date_posted: 2026-09-24T13:51:20.467Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-24T14:09:34.474Z
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# Railroad Equipment Operator – CDL A

**Qualdoc** · Fort Worth, TX

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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

##### Railroad Equipment Operator – CDL A

**Location:** Fort Worth, TX
**Job Type:** Full-Time | Direct Hire
**Starting Pay:** $26.00/hour, with higher pay available based on experience
**Schedule:** 40 hours guaranteed + significant overtime
**On-Call:** 24/7 availability, including weekends and holidays
**Benefits:** Full benefits package

##### Position Overview

We are looking for a **Class A CDL holder** to support railroad emergency response, rerailing, load transfers, track work, and construction activities. This hands-on position combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, rigging, equipment handling, and physical job-site work.

The position requires flexibility for emergency calls and extended workweeks. Employees may typically work **60+ hours per week**, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours based on operational demands.

##### Responsibilities

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

- Drive tractor-trailers to and from work sites and verify transported equipment and loads.

- Check permits for overweight and oversize equipment and loads.

- Participate in daily planning and job-site safety briefings.

- Load, unload, stage, and move equipment and materials for rerailing, load transfers, track work, grading, and construction.

- Assist with railroad derailment response, specialty lifting, rerailing, and track maintenance or repair.

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

- Perform rigging activities, including connecting chains, cables, and winches.

- Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and other construction or rail equipment when qualified.

- Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and hand tools as needed.

- Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, and securing after assignments.

- Monitor trucks and equipment for operating issues and help minimize downtime.

- Perform and document minor vehicle and equipment service; report major mechanical concerns to the Shop Manager or Foreman.

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

- Clean work areas and properly sort and dispose of scrap materials.

- Assist other departments as operational needs require.

- Maintain vehicles, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

- Follow all applicable company safety procedures and regulations.

##### Schedule & Overtime

- 40 hours guaranteed per week

- Significant overtime available; combined regular and overtime hours typically average 60+ hours per week

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

- 24/7 emergency on-call availability required

- Must be available for weekends and holidays when needed

- During downtime, rerail team members may perform safety training, preventive maintenance, and equipment-related shop work.

##### Requirements

- Class A CDL with a good driving record

- Construction labor or similar physically demanding work experience

- Ability to safely operate construction and heavy equipment

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

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergency calls

- Ability to perform physically demanding work safely

##### Preferred Equipment Experience

**3+ years of heavy equipment operation** preferred, including experience with:

- 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.

##### Additional Compensation

- Per diem

- Hotel accommodations or payment for required travel

- Layover pay when applicable

##### Pre-Employment Requirements

- Pre-employment drug screen

- Background check

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

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