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Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Nashville, TN

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About The Position

This hands-on driving position operates a specialized fuel truck to fuel locomotives for Class I Railroads. Approximately 90–95% of the work is performed outside the truck. The driver may be dispatched at any time during the assigned shift because rail operations run 24/7. The entire 12-hour shift—including breaks, lunch, and wait time—is paid, regardless of how many dispatches are received. The role involves fueling locomotives, handling fuel and equipment, completing inspections and documentation, and working safely around active rail equipment. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and requires frequent climbing and other physical activity. The driver must be available for days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and must be available 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 independently with minimal supervision.
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, and strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to safely work around active locomotives and rail 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 on-call during scheduled shifts.
Ability to quickly respond to operational and dispatch requirements.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL driving experience.
Experience hauling fuel or transporting petroleum.
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.
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 working outdoors.
Knowledge of fuel handling and fuel inventory management.
Knowledge of 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.
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, and safety procedures and maintain compliance with applicable requirements.
Respond to railroad dispatches throughout assigned shifts.
Perform work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Climb in and out of trucks and locomotives multiple times during a shift.
Maintain a professional and safety-focused attitude.