CDL Driver

Description

• Service/maintain/repair the vehicle and detector carriage under the vehicle. This will entail crawling under the vehicle with clearance as little as eighteen inches and bending/kneeling/squatting in awkward postures under the vehicle.
• Climb steps and/or ladders to enter/exit the vehicle repeatedly; perform a ground examination of rails (bending/kneeling) with hand test units.
• Report in detail any complaints by RR personnel immediately to the Chief Operator.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 85 lbs., occasionally assist in lifting objects over 100 lbs.
• Exercise diplomacy and cooperation with RR personnel.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, including driver logs, weigh stations, stickers, registration, etc.
• Study and understand all specific customer procedures and guidelines in the Customer File.
• Follow proper maintenance procedures. Assure all maintenance is performed safely.
• Walk on uneven surfaces in the railroad bed/on top of ballast.
• Operate test vehicle/detector car (either a "rail-bound" vehicle that looks like a railroad passenger car or a box truck modified to ride rails) on and off railroad tracks and in all road conditions.
• Assist with maintaining standard inventory at a sufficient level to reduce downtime.
• Lay on back and propel body forward and backward (under the vehicle).
• Assist with maintaining equipment to a condition sufficient to satisfy scheduled RR test cycles, while maintaining production levels established by contract.
• Perform vehicle inspections and equipment set-up.
• Alternate standing and sitting to perform tasks.
• Make periodic checks of equipment and report any problems to the Chief Operator.
• Maintain awkward back and shoulder postures while under the vehicle.
• Climb steps or stairs onto/off the vehicle Ascend and descend steps/stairs on the vehicle (up to 300 steps per day).
• Assist field maintenance personnel, as necessary, in repairs to equipment or vehicles.
• Assist with entering required data into the DCS reporting system.
• Twist/bend neck to either side to full width and up/down the full range (neck extension/flexion).
• Record and interpret data on computer monitors.
• Always ensure safe driving (including seat belt regulations).
• Ensure compliance with preventative maintenance schedule and DOT inspections.
• Maintain an organized and clean detector car.
• Reach forward to check gauges.

Requirements

• Reach overhead with full extension and at all angles, with abducted arms.
• Lay on stomach and propel body forward and backward (under the vehicle).
• Grip/grasp hand tools/hand test device.
• Speeding, warning sounds, less than or equal to the average 40 dB @ 0.5, 1, 2 kHz in the better ear (DOT/FRA).
• Recognize signal colors (DOT/FRA).
• HS Diploma or GED
• Visual field 70 deg horizontal in each eye.
• Visual -- observe track signals (distinguish red/green/yellow), to safely operate a vehicle, and to observe/interpret data on computer monitors and small display screens on handheld units. Ability to judge speed/distance of approaching vehicles.
• Valid CDL Class A or B with air brake endorsement
• Hearing -- verbal communications, as well as alarms/buzzers at various audible frequencies.
• Distant Objects minimum 20/40 each eye (DOT/FRA) with or without correction.
• Sitting for extended periods while operating the vehicle (can be several hours).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Be able to crawl under an 18-inch clearance
• Be able to squat, kneel, etc., for extended periods of time
• No significant hearing loss across the audible range.
• Be able to perform basic mechanical tasks (change a tire, replace a battery, etc.)
• A minimum of 2 years of commercial driving experience

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance