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

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Allentown, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Velocity Rail Solutions provides specialized locomotive fueling and servicing support for Class I Railroads through long-term contracts. This position is based in Allentown, Pennsylvania; applicants cannot live in Philadelphia. The role involves hands-on locomotive fueling and servicing in a railyard to help ensure locomotives are safe, compliant, and ready for operation. Scheduled runs may be between Allentown, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Approximately 90–95% of the work is performed outside the truck. Duties include operating specialized service and fueling equipment, loading and transferring red-dyed diesel, inspecting locomotives, replenishing supplies and fluids, and maintaining cabs and restrooms. Railroad operations run continuously, so dispatches may occur at any time during a scheduled shift. Employees are paid for the full 12-hour shift, including breaks, lunch, and wait time. The work is performed outdoors in all types of weather and requires frequent physical activity, including lifting, climbing, and pulling hoses. Must be available for days, nights, weekends, and holidays and to respond on an on-call basis during scheduled shifts.

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 around active locomotives and rail equipment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and respond quickly to operational and dispatch requirements.
Moderate computer skills, including the ability to use electronic logs, tablets, or mobile workforce applications.
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.
Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and apply problem-solving and decision-making 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 days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be available to work on an on-call basis during scheduled shifts.

Nice To Haves

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 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.
Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Fuel handling and fuel inventory management knowledge.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform daily locomotive inspections required by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
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 servicing equipment and designated disposal procedures.
Load, transport, and transfer red-dyed diesel into trains on an on-call basis for the Railroad.
Safely fuel locomotives using specialized fueling equipment; pull fuel hoses and operate and lift fuel nozzles.
Stick fuel tanks and monitor fuel levels.
Complete required inspections, reports, and fueling documentation.
Respond to railroad dispatches throughout assigned shifts.
Work safely around active rail equipment and locomotives and follow company, customer, railroad, DOT, and safety procedures.
Perform work outdoors in all weather conditions and climb in and out of trucks and locomotives multiple times during a shift.
Maintain compliance with company, customer, railroad, and government requirements.
Maintain a professional and safety-focused attitude.