HOME DAILY -Class A CDL Driver - Locomotive Fueling and Service Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Charlotte, NC

Pay : $60,200 + annual earnings for 48-hour workweeks, including 8 hours of overtime at time and a half, paid weekly

Schedule : 12-hour night shifts (6 PM–6 AM) with Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday off. Enjoy 3 consecutive days off and a consistent 48-hour workweek.

Home Time : Home daily

Experience : No Automatic Restriction-manual equipment. No prior hazmat hauling experience required!

Overview

Join  Velocity Rail Solutions , a trusted partner of Class I Railroads since 1996, as a Locomotive Fuel and Service Technician. Use your Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements to fuel locomotives with red-dyed diesel in a stable, home-daily role. Earn $60,200 + annually with consistent overtime and a predictable schedule, unlike the feast-or-famine pay of traditional hazmat hauling. Our safety-first culture empowers you to stop work for unsafe conditions, and no prior hazmat experience is needed—our comprehensive paid training ensures your success in this critical rail operation.

Locomotive Fuel & Service Key Responsibilities

• First and foremost, work safely at all times without incident. You are empowered to STOP work at any time due to unsafe conditions.
• Follow step by step procedures when loading and unloading sand, water, lube oil, and waste to service trains.
• Safely fuel locomotives by following precise procedures on loading, transporting, and transferring diesel to locomotives on an on-call basis.
• Fully loaded and readily available, while on duty, to answer customer dispatches and respond in a timely manner.
• Respond promptly to customer dispatches, ensuring 24 / 7 / 365 availability.
• Provides complete and accurate fuel accounting paperwork in the prescribed manner within established timelines.
• Provides complete and accurate service paperwork in the prescribed manner within established timelines.
• Wears all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Conducts pre and post shift vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Use worker protection when required and follows all customer safety rules and regulations.
• Controls, contains and reports any spill or incident (operational and / or safety related) immediately to management.
• Assists with light maintenance and upkeep of the vehicles and equipment.
• Assists with cleanliness and organization of company provided office space, storage, equipment, etc.
• Ensure all training, licenses, and certifications are kept current.
• Is a reliable, safe, and positive team member that demonstrates their commitment with proper attendance, verbal or written communication,        and conduct.

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid Class A CDL with hazmat (H) and tanker (N) endorsements (or combined X endorsement). No Automatic Restriction.

Ability to pass company, customer, and government background checks.

Moderate computer skills and ability to read, write, and understand English.

Willingness to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays (rotating schedules).

Physical ability to :

Consistently bend, stoop, kneel, and climb on / off elevated surfaces.

Walk long distances on paved, unmaintained, or uneven surfaces.

Climb in / out of a truck cab multiple times per shift and use ladders / steps 10+ times daily.

Work outside in adverse weather conditions.

Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently.

Reliable, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Willingness to handle liquid non-hazardous and dry bulk materials.

Why Join Velocity Rail Solutions?

Home Daily : Be home daily with 12-hour day shifts (6 PM–6 AM), unlike long-haul hazmat jobs, for better work-life balance.

Consistent Pay : Earn $60,200 + annually for 48-hour workweeks, including 8 hours of overtime at time and a half, paid weekly—no feast-or-famine cycles.

Predictable Schedule : Straight 48 hour night shift schedule (6 PM to 6 AM) with Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday off for reliable planning.

Comprehensive Benefits :

Blue Cross and Blue Shield medical, dental, and vision (individual and family plans).

401k with 5% contribution and 4% match, fully vested from day one.

Paid holidays, accrued vacation from day one (usable after 90 days), and sick time to support your health.

Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability, plus short-term disability.

Health Savings Account with employer contributions and flexible spending accounts.

Annual work boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement.

Legal and identity theft assistance through Legal EASE.

Stable Industry : Year-round, non-seasonal work with long-term railroad contracts ensures job security.

Safety-First Culture : Empowered to stop work for unsafe conditions, prioritizing your safety and well-being.

About Us

Velocity Rail Solutions has been fueling and servicing locomotives for Class I Railroads since 1996. Our dedicated trucks operate 24 / 7, 365 days a year, in all weather conditions, providing reliable work you can count on. Join a team that values safety, dependability, and your Class A CDL expertise in a unique rail career.

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Ready for a stable, home-daily role with consistent $60,200 + earnings and unbeatable benefits? Trade unpredictable pay for steady work with Velocity Rail Solutions in Charlotte, NC.