- Salary
- $26+
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Qualdoc Staffing
- Source
- Lever
Description
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.
Benefits
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.