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. This part-time role is based at the East Syracuse, NY reporting location and is scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The driver operates a specialized fuel truck and safely fuels locomotives for Class I Railroads. Approximately 90–95% of the work is performed outside the truck, making it a hands-on position. Rail operations run 24 hours a day, so dispatches may occur at any time during the scheduled shift. The driver is paid for the entire 12-hour shift, including breaks, lunch, and wait time, regardless of the number of dispatches received. The role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and around active rail equipment. Drivers must be available on an on-call basis during scheduled shifts and may be required to work 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 around active locomotives and rail equipment.
- 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.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- 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.
- Must be available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and on an on-call basis during scheduled shifts.
- 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.
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.
- Knowledge of 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
- Safely fuel locomotives using specialized fueling equipment.
- Stick fuel tanks and monitor fuel levels.
- Pull hoses and operate fuel nozzles.
- Work safely around active locomotives and rail equipment.
- Complete required inspections, reports, and fueling documentation.
- Follow company, customer, railroad, DOT, and safety procedures and requirements.
- Respond to railroad dispatches throughout assigned shifts.
- Maintain a professional and safety-focused attitude.
- 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 scheduled shift, including breaks, lunch, and wait time, regardless of the number of dispatches received.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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