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CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator

Allentown, PA💼 Full-time💰 $26–$26🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-26

Core

Transport heavy equipment and materials to support emergency derailment response, track repair, and new construction projects for a regional railroad.

Role type

CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator

Builds

Emergency response support, track maintenance, and new track construction

Domain

Transportation + Rail Infrastructure

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Class A CDL, DOT pre/post-trip inspections, load securing, heavy equipment operation, rigging, hydraulic tools, welding/cutting torches

Preferred skills

3+ years heavy equipment operation, construction or field labor experience

Technologies

Cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, grapple trucks, dump trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, skid-steer loaders

Responsibilities

Transport machinery and materials, load/unload/position equipment, assist with crane setup and operation, perform rigging activities, operate heavy equipment, monitor vehicle safety, document minor vehicle service, maintain work areas

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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