Class A CDL Heavy Equipment & Rail Operations Technician Qualdoc - 5.0 Allentown, PA Job Details Full-time From $26 an hour 10 hours ago Qualifications CDL A Emergency response readiness

Full Job Description Class A CDL Heavy Equipment & Rail Operations Technician Location:

Allentown, PA Job Type:

Direct Hire -

Full-Time Starting Pay:

$26.00/hour + overtime; higher pay may be available based on experience We are hiring an experienced Class A CDL Equipment Operator for field-based rail and heavy equipment operations. This position involves transporting equipment, supporting emergency re-railing work, and assisting with rail maintenance, equipment recovery, load transfers, and related construction activities. Schedule & Compensation 40 hours guaranteed per week Regular and overtime hours typically average 60+ hours per week 24/7 on-call availability for emergency response Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM is the regular schedule Hours outside the regular schedule are paid at time-and-a-half Per diem provided Hotel accommodations/pay for travel Layover pay when applicable Full-time position with benefits What You'll Do Complete DOT-compliant pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment Operate tractor-trailers to transport equipment and materials to and from job sites Inspect loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight equipment Participate in daily safety meetings and work planning Load, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials Support re-railing, load adjustment/transfer, track maintenance, repairs, grading, and railroad construction Assist with setup, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment Assist with rigging chains, cables, and winches during derailment response 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 vehicles and equipment for safe and reliable operation Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle servicing Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, cleanup, and site restoration Restock vehicles and equipment and organize parts, supplies, tools, and scrap materials Keep work areas, vehicles, and equipment clean and organized Follow all required safety procedures and support other departments as needed Requirements Class A CDL with a good driving record Experience in construction, heavy labor, equipment operation, or a related field Ability to pass required qualification, training, and safety programs Ability to respond to emergency service calls 24/7, including weekends and holidays Ability to perform physically demanding field work Preferred Experience 3+ years of heavy equipment operation , including backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, front-end loader, grapple truck, rail-bound equipment, tractor, or skid-steer Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered Pre-Employment Requirements Pre-employment drug screening Background check Benefits Full-time direct-hire employees are eligible for benefits. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.