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Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•North Platte, NE

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About The Position

This hands-on driving role operates a specialized fuel truck to fuel locomotives for Class I Railroads. Approximately 90–95% of the work is performed outside the truck. Drivers respond to railroad dispatches throughout assigned shifts and may be dispatched at any time during a shift. The position pays for the entire 12-hour shift, including breaks, lunch, and wait time, regardless of the number of dispatches received. The role requires working around active rail equipment, performing physical tasks, and working outdoors in all weather conditions. Drivers must be available for days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and must be available on call during scheduled shifts.

Requirements

Valid Class B or Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Ability to obtain a 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.
Strong commitment to safety and reliability, with the 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; 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 on call during scheduled shifts.
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 environment.
Experience completing operational documentation, reports, logs, or records.
Experience performing physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, bending, kneeling, and working outdoors.
Moderate computer skills.
Knowledge of fuel handling and fuel inventory management, hazardous materials handling, and tanker loading and unloading procedures.
Knowledge of railroad safety practices and DOT and FMCSA regulations.
Mechanical aptitude and basic equipment troubleshooting skills.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills, with ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to operational and dispatch requirements.

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 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, FMCSA, government, and 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.