- Salary
- $26+
- Location
- Candor, NC
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Qualdoc Staffing
- Source
- Lever
Description
Railroad Equipment Operator – CDL-A
Location: Candor, NC
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly + significant overtime
Availability: 24/7 emergency on-call
Benefits: Full-time benefits
Position Overview
Seeking a Class A CDL Railroad Equipment Operator to support emergency railroad recovery and heavy equipment operations. This is primarily an equipment and field-work position; driving makes up only a small portion of the job.
The role involves operating cranes and excavators, rigging, material handling, equipment maintenance, and physical labor. Employees must be comfortable responding to emergency assignments at any time.
Benefits
40 hours guaranteed each 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 1.5x overtime.Per diem, hotel expenses for required travel, and layover pay may be available when applicable.Emergency assignments may require local or out-of-area travel.