Class A CDL Driver - Locomotive Fueling - Home Daily - Allentown, PA

VetJobs•Allentown, PA

13d•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Velocity Rail Solutions is hiring a Class A CDL Driver for locomotive fueling and servicing work based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The role supports Class I Railroad operations through locomotive inspections, fueling, servicing, and documentation. Work includes scheduled runs between Allentown, Philadelphia, and Baltimore; applicants cannot live in Philadelphia. Approximately 90–95% of the work is performed outside the truck in a railyard. The position involves using specialized equipment, lifting and pulling hoses, climbing in and out of trucks and locomotives, and working outdoors in all types of weather. Railroad dispatches may occur at any time during scheduled shifts. Employees are paid for the full 12-hour shift, including breaks, lunch, and wait time. Work is on-call during scheduled shifts, and availability is required for days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Experience operating commercial, military, or heavy vehicles in a transportation, logistics, fuel distribution, or equipment support environment.
Experience performing vehicle inspections and documenting operational readiness.
Experience following safety procedures in a safety-sensitive work environment.
Experience working independently with minimal supervision.
Experience completing operational documentation, reports, logs, or records.
Experience performing physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, bending, kneeling, and working outdoors.
Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles and work safely around active locomotives and rail equipment.
Moderate computer skills; accurate documentation and recordkeeping skills; attention to detail; effective verbal and written communication skills; and strong time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, kneel, walk on uneven surfaces, and perform other physical job requirements.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and work nights, weekends, and holidays, including on-call availability during scheduled shifts.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Hazmat Endorsement, Tanker Endorsement, and valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (Med Card).
FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse compliant and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
No DUI/DWI convictions within the past three years.
Ability to pass company, customer, railroad, and government background checks.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL driving experience.
Fuel hauling or petroleum transportation experience.
Tanker driving experience.
Hazardous materials transportation experience.
Locomotive fueling experience.
Railroad industry experience.
Military transportation, logistics, petroleum supply, or vehicle operations experience.
Experience operating manual transmission commercial vehicles.
Bulk liquid transportation experience.
Experience working around heavy equipment or industrial operations.
Experience working rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Fuel handling and fuel inventory management.
Hazardous materials handling knowledge.
Tanker loading and unloading procedures.
Knowledge of railroad safety practices and DOT and FMCSA regulations.
Mechanical aptitude and basic equipment troubleshooting.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Experience using electronic logs, tablets, or mobile workforce applications.
Ability to quickly respond to operational and dispatch requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform daily locomotive inspections required by the Federal Railroad Administration.
Load traction sand, potable water, and lube oil; verify and replenish locomotive fluid levels as needed.
Operate truck-mounted service equipment and controls.
Stock locomotives with bottled water and crew supply packs.
Maintain locomotive cabs and restrooms by removing trash and wiping down surfaces.
Evacuate and properly dispose of locomotive toilet waste using approved equipment and procedures.
Load, transport, and transfer red-dyed diesel into trains on an on-call basis.
Fuel locomotives using specialized fueling equipment; pull hoses and operate fuel nozzles.
Stick fuel tanks and monitor fuel levels.
Complete required inspections, reports, fueling documentation, and other operational records.
Work safely around active locomotives and rail equipment.
Respond to railroad dispatches throughout assigned shifts and perform scheduled runs between Allentown, Philadelphia, and Baltimore.
Follow company, customer, railroad, DOT, safety, and government requirements.
Work outdoors in all weather conditions and climb in and out of trucks and locomotives multiple times per shift.
Maintain a professional and safety-focused attitude.