Job Description

CDL-A Railroad Field Operator

Location: Allentown, PA | Regional Travel

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Pay: Starting at $26/hour, higher depending on experience

Benefits: Full benefits package

Role Overview

We are hiring a CDL-A Railroad Field Operator for hands-on railroad and heavy equipment work. This position combines commercial driving with equipment transportation, railroad recovery, track maintenance, rigging, construction support, and emergency response.

The role requires comfort working outdoors, operating or assisting with heavy equipment, using various tools, and working as part of a field crew.

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Schedule & Compensation

• 40 hours guaranteed per week
• Average 60+ hours per week with significant overtime
• Work outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM paid at 1.5x overtime
• 24/7 emergency on-call rotation
• Regional travel
• Per diem
• Hotel accommodations/pay for qualifying travel
• Layover pay when applicable
• Full benefits package

Pre-Employment Requirements