- Salary
- $26+
- Location
- Candor, NC
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Qualdoc Staffing
- Source
- Lever
Description
CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator
Location: Candor, NC
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour — higher pay available depending on experience
Benefits: Full-time benefits
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly + significant overtime
Availability: 24/7 emergency on-call
Job Overview
We are hiring a Class A CDL Equipment Operator for railroad emergency response and rerailing operations. This is a hands-on field role that combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, material handling, rigging, and physical labor.
Driving is only part of the position. During non-emergency periods, employees may assist with shop work, preventive equipment maintenance, and safety training.
Benefits
40 hours guaranteed per week.Typical workweeks average 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours.Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at the applicable 1.5x overtime rate.Per diem, hotel expenses for travel, and layover pay may be available when applicable.24/7 on-call availability is required for emergency response.