Qualdoc

CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Railroad Field Operations

Qualdoc · Richmond, VA

Posted 15 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
15 days
Qualdoc's roles stay open a median of 13 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Qualdoc's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Qualdoc
low
0 stale, 0 reposted of 107 open
Hiring momentum
337 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Qualdoc's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Qualdoc.

About this role

The CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator will perform regional field work supporting railroad recovery and construction activities. Daily responsibilities include commercial driving, operating heavy equipment, and engaging in hands-on tasks such as railroad rerailing, railcar maintenance, load adjustments, and track maintenance and repair.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
3/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Qualdoc as an employer.

What you need

  • Class A CDL license
  • Experience in heavy equipment operation
  • Ability to work 40+ hours weekly with significant overtime
  • Availability for 24/7 emergency response including weekends and holidays

What you get

  • Full-Time Hire with Benefits
  • Starting pay at $26/hour with potential for higher rates based on experience
  • Time-and-a-half pay for hours outside Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
  • Per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable

Worth weighing

  • Significant overtime expected, averaging 60+ hours per week
  • Availability for emergency response may impact work-life balance
  • Responsibilities may require physical labor and hands-on work in various conditions

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Listed by Qualdoc on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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