Class A CDL Driver - Locomotive Fueling - Home Daily - Portsmouth, OH

VetJobs • Portsmouth, OH

13d • $45,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Velocity Rail Solutions is hiring a Class A CDL Driver for locomotive fueling services in Portsmouth, Ohio. The role operates a specialized fuel truck with a manual 10-speed transmission to fuel locomotives for Class I Railroads. Approximately 90–95% of the work is performed outside the truck, and the driver must be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions and safely around active locomotives and rail equipment.

Rail operations run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Dispatches may occur at any time during an assigned 12-hour shift, and the driver is paid for the entire shift, including breaks, lunch, and wait time, regardless of the number of dispatches. The position requires availability for days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call dispatches during scheduled shifts.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Hazmat endorsement.
• Tanker endorsement.
• No automatic-transmission restriction; manual transmission is required.
• 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.
• 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 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 meet other physical job requirements.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and on-call during scheduled shifts.

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, government, and safety procedures.
• Respond to railroad dispatches throughout assigned shifts.
• Climb in and out of trucks and locomotive steps multiple times during a shift.
• Perform work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Maintain compliance with company, customer, railroad, and government requirements.
• Maintain a professional and safety-focused attitude.

Benefits

• Stable, year-round employment with guaranteed hours and consistent pay.
• Paid for the entire 12-hour shift, including breaks, lunch, and wait time, regardless of the number of dispatches.

What This Job Offers

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