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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator
Taneytown, MD · On-site · Direct Hire · Qualdoc Staffing
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About the role
CDL-A Railroad Field Operator – Track & Rerail
Location: Taneytown, MD
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed; average 60+ hours per week, with potential for 70 hours
Overtime: Time and a half for eligible hours outside Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Additional Compensation: Per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable
Benefits: Full-time benefits
Availability: On-call 24/7, including weekends and holidays
Travel: Regional and out-of-area emergency assignments
Job Overview
Join a field operations team responding to railroad emergencies and supporting track maintenance, rerailing, equipment transport, and railcar repair. This hands-on position combines Class A CDL driving, heavy equipment operation, and physical labor. Driving accounts for approximately 10% of the job; the remaining time involves equipment operation, material handling, maintenance, and field work.