CDL Driver / Equipment Operator

North American Rail Solutions • Ogden, UT

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About The Position

ZA Railroad Services is seeking a dependable, safety-focused CDL Class A Driver and Equipment Operator for its railroad construction and maintenance team. The role involves transporting equipment, materials, and machinery to and from job sites and operating heavy equipment in support of railroad construction, maintenance, and repair projects. Candidates must be willing to travel and work outdoors in varying and sometimes harsh weather conditions and rough terrain, with occasional work at elevated heights on railroad bridges. Salary is commensurate with experience.

The position requires responding to Ogden, Utah, within 60 minutes of a call and being available for emergency calls. The employee is responsible for safe equipment operation and upkeep, loading and unloading equipment, and maintaining delivery and DOT paperwork while following applicable laws, regulations, permits, and driving requirements. Applicants must be able to perform the physical requirements of railroad construction, including lifting at least 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Class A CDL license required.
• Must be prepared to perform railroad laboring duties.
• Must be able to respond to Ogden, Utah, within 60 minutes of a call.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of railroad construction and lift at least 50 pounds.
• Experience operating large-scale heavy equipment, such as dozers, grapples, trackhoes, or backhoes.
• Must be dependable and available for emergency calls.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Must have a clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel and work outdoors in harsh weather, rough terrain, and occasionally at elevated heights on railroad bridges.

Nice To Haves

• Heavy haul experience is highly preferred.
• Military-experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Haul rail and construction equipment to and from job sites.
• Safely transport oversized-load equipment.
• Load and unload equipment as necessary.
• Safely drive, operate, and maintain CDL Class A vehicles and equipment.
• Operate large-scale heavy equipment in support of railroad construction, maintenance, and repair projects.
• Maintain delivery and DOT paperwork and follow applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, permits, and driving requirements.
• Ensure the safe operation and upkeep of all equipment on site.
• Perform railroad construction laboring duties and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed