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

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11d • Onsite

About The Position

Velocity Rail Solutions is hiring a Class A CDL Driver for locomotive fueling in Portsmouth, Ohio. The role involves operating a specialized fuel truck to fuel locomotives for Class I Railroads. Approximately 90–95% of the work is performed outside the truck, and the position requires hands-on work around active rail equipment and in varying weather conditions.

Rail operations run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so dispatches may occur at any time during an assigned shift. Drivers work 12-hour shifts and are paid for the entire shift, including breaks, lunch, and waiting time, regardless of the number of dispatches. The position requires availability for days, nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as on-call availability during scheduled shifts. The truck has a manual 10-speed transmission.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Hazmat endorsement.
• Tanker endorsement.
• No automatic transmission restriction; manual transmission operation 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.
• Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong commitment to safety and reliability, and ability to follow company, railroad, DOT, and safety procedures.
• Accurate documentation and recordkeeping skills, attention to detail, and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Moderate computer skills and ability to use electronic logs, tablets, or mobile workforce applications.
• Ability to safely work around active locomotives, rail equipment, and heavy equipment.
• 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.
• Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and to be on call during scheduled shifts.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to respond quickly to operational and dispatch requirements.
• 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 outdoor work.

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.
• Fuel handling and fuel inventory management knowledge.
• Hazardous materials handling knowledge.
• Tanker loading and unloading knowledge.
• Knowledge of railroad safety practices.
• Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic equipment troubleshooting skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

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, FMCSA, and other applicable safety procedures and requirements.
• 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

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

What This Job Offers

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