Class A CDL Driver - Locomotive Fueling - Part-time - Syracuse, NY
About The Position
Velocity Rail Solutions provides locomotive fueling services under long-term contracts with Class I Railroads. The company’s dedicated trucks operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This part-time position is based in East Syracuse, New York, and is scheduled Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Drivers must be available on call during scheduled shifts, and railroad dispatches may occur at any time. The full 12-hour shift—including breaks, lunch, and wait time—is paid regardless of the number of dispatches received. This is a hands-on role operating a specialized fuel truck to fuel locomotives. Approximately 90–95% of the work is performed outside the truck. The position involves using fueling equipment, working around active rail equipment, completing inspections and documentation, and performing physical tasks in varying weather conditions.
Requirements
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Hazmat Endorsement.
- Tanker Endorsement.
- Valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Med Card).
- FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse compliant.
- Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
- No DUI/DWI convictions within the past three years.
- Ability to pass company, customer, railroad, and government background checks.
- Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Moderate computer skills.
- Strong commitment to safety and reliability; ability to follow company, railroad, DOT, and safety procedures.
- Accurate documentation and recordkeeping skills, attention to detail, and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to safely work around active locomotives and rail equipment.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and climb, bend, kneel, walk on uneven surfaces, and perform other physical job requirements.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Must be available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and on call during scheduled shifts.
- Ability to quickly respond to operational and dispatch requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating commercial, military, or heavy vehicles in transportation, logistics, fuel distribution, or equipment support.
- Experience performing vehicle inspections and documenting operational readiness.
- Experience following safety procedures in a safety-sensitive work environment.
- Experience completing operational documentation, reports, logs, or records.
- Experience performing physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, bending, kneeling, and working outdoors.
- 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.
- Fuel handling and fuel inventory management knowledge.
- Hazardous materials handling knowledge.
- Tanker loading and unloading knowledge.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Safely fuel locomotives using specialized fueling equipment.
- Pull hoses and operate fuel nozzles.
- Stick fuel tanks and monitor fuel levels.
- Complete required inspections, reports, and fueling documentation.
- Work safely around active rail equipment and locomotives.
- Follow company, customer, railroad, DOT, and safety procedures.
- Respond to railroad dispatches throughout assigned shifts.
- Maintain a professional and safety-focused attitude.
- Perform work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Climb in and out of trucks and locomotives multiple times during a shift.
- Maintain compliance with company, customer, railroad, and government requirements.
Benefits
- Guaranteed hours and consistent pay.
- Paid for the entire 12-hour shift, including breaks, lunch, and wait time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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