CDL A Driver/ Heavy Equipment Operator

Are you a proactive CDL Driver seeking the opportunity to earn up to $100,000 annually? Put your CDL-A license to use in a thrilling role that involves more than just driving. Work on railroad maintenance and emergency services, operate cranes and various equipment, all while enjoying a diverse and engaging work environment. Join a leading team where the company is committed to your success, offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and ample room for advancement.
Cranemasters

is looking for a

CDL A Driver/Operator

to join their

Candor, NC team.
If you have your

CDL-A license, experience operating heavy motorized equipment, and basic mechanical experience,

Cranemasters wants to hear from you!
Why Join the Cranemasters Team:

Top Pay: Earn between $80,000-100,000 depending on experience

plus safety bonus!
Amazing Benefits:

Health insurance, health savings plan, life insurance, short-term disability, clothing and boots allowance, and an

excellent paid time off package .
Advancement Opportunities:

Join a team that cares about its employees and likes to promote from within. Grow your skills knowing you could move into a management role.
Develop Your Skills:

In this role you will develop sought-after skills while working with state-of-the-art equipment and get paid to learn how to provide routine maintenance and emergency services for the railroad industry!
Exciting Work Environment:

You will be responsible for providing regular upkeep and urgent assistance for the railway sector. You will see the impact of your work daily and be able to thrive in a dynamic and solution-oriented work environment.
Schedule:

Enjoy normal operating hours 7am-4pm, M-F.

This is a 24/7 on-call position.
Essential Functions:

Responsible for loading, unloading and safe transportation of equipment and/or materials to/from job site, operation of equipment at job site (if qualified) and providing assistance in one or more of the following: rerailing operations, maintenance/repair of railroad cars, load adjust/transfer activities and track maintenance/repair/new builds. Ensures that all activities are carried out in a safe, effective, professional, and efficient manner so as to protect employees and the assets of the Company.
Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspection of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with Company policy and D.O.T. regulations.
Drives tractor-trailer to/from job sites, inspects loads, and machinery being transported. Verifies transportation permits to ensure that specifications for overweight and oversize loads/equipment are accurate.
Upon arrival at job site, participates in discussions related to the days' work plan in to ensure safety/efficiency in carrying out daily work assignment. Actively participates in daily safety briefing.
Moves, stages, loads/unloads materials/equipment in preparation of work activities for rerailing, load adjust/transfer, and/or track maintenance/repair/new builds. Upon conclusion of assignment ensures that equipment/materials are reloaded for safe transportation and actively participates in site clean-up.
Assist in assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other equipment. Operates equipment in conformance with standard operational policies/procedures while following all safety rules/regulations. Assist with rigging and connection of chains, cables, and winches during derailments. Performs equipment operations with awareness to surroundings and co-workers so as to avoid dangerous situations.
Operates equipment (cranes, backhoes, grapple truck, dump truck, excavators, etc.) in accomplishment of tasks associated with specialty lifting, re-railing, load transfer, track maintenance/repair, grading or other work in preparation for railroad construction and related activities.
Works with hydraulic tools, welding, cutting with torches, electrical tools and common hand tools in accomplishment of work assignments.
Continuously monitors equipment/vehicles to minimize down town and to ensure operational readiness.
Perform and document minor service on equipment/vehicles, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Shop Manager/Foreman for repair.
Participates in disassembly/loading of cranes and other equipment as necessary at the end of job assignment.
Upon return to home base restocks vehicles/equipment with necessary parts, components, supplies in preparation of future work. Sorts scrap materials placing same in designated locations.
Flexible/work-ready to perform tasks for other departments/divisions as may be required to meet business needs and customer expectations.
Follows all required safety policies and procedures.
Maintains vehicles/equipment and work area ensuring that they are cleared of debris/trash, tools and equipment are organized and that the work area/vehicle/equipment present the level of quality and craftsmanship expected of Cranemasters' team members.
Required Travel: Yes; Frequent/extended overnight travel

About the company:

Brian and Barry Isringhausen grew up around railroads and tagged along on train derailments with their father, Loren. This experience from their earliest years sparked their love for the railroad business and ignited an entrepreneurial spirit that led to the founding of Cranemasters in Richmond, Virginia, in 1986.
Cranemasters has grown to twelve facilities in ten states with plans for additional locations. These operations centers have supported customers in 36 states and the District of Columbia. Cranemasters also has provided technical support services in Canada and the Middle East.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.