CDL Class A or B Driver - Locomotive Service Technician (Laborer) - HOME DAILY - Southeast Chicago
hace 2 días
Chicago
Job Description Velocity Rail Solutions has been a trusted name in rail servicing since 1996. We operate under long-term contracts with Class I Railroads, providing 24/7/365 locomotive support using specialized equipment. Our work is consistent year-round, in all weather conditions—no seasonal layoffs, just reliable paychecks. Position Highlights • Annual Earnings: $78,890 +, • Weekly Pay:, • $1,610/week for 60-hour weeks, • $1,196/week for 48-hour weeks (every third week), • Guaranteed Hours: 60-60-48 hour rotational schedule that repeats year round, • Must be able to work Day shifts, Night shifts, Weekends, and Holidays, • Home Daily, • Paid Weekly, • CDL Requirement: Class A or B with Airbrake EndorsementBenefits, • Medical, Dental, Vision (BCBS – Individual & Family), • 401(k): 5% company contribution + 4% match (fully vested immediately), • Paid Time Off: Vacation, holidays, and sick time (vacation accrues from day one), • Company-Paid Insurance: Life, short-term & long-term disability, • Health Savings Account (HSA): With employer contributions, • Supplemental Insurance Options, • Gym Membership Discounts, • Legal & Identity Theft Assistance, • Annual Reimbursement: Work boots & prescription safety glassesWhy Velocity?, • Hourly Pay with Built-In Overtime, • On the Job Paid Training, • Paid Holidays – Whether Scheduled or Not, • Vacation Time Accrues from Day One, • Full Benefits Package Available After 30 Days, • Consistent Paychecks & Job Stability, • Guaranteed OvertimeResponsibilities, • Work safely at all times without incident. You are empowered to STOP work at any time due to unsafe conditions., • Follow detailed procedures for loading and unloading sand, water, lube oil, and locomotive waste to service trains, • Remain fully loaded and available during on-duty hours to respond promptly to customer dispatches, • Provide complete, accurate service documentation within required timelines, • Stock crew packs and drinking water for locomotive crews, • Climb up and down locomotive ladders multiple times per shift, • Sweep out locomotive cabs, take out trash, and wipe down surfaces, • Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times, • Conduct thorough pre- and post-shift vehicle and equipment inspections, • Use worker protection and comply with all customer safety rules and regulations, • Immediately report and contain any spills or safety-related incidents, • Assist with light maintenance and upkeep of vehicles and equipment, • Maintain cleanliness and organization of company-provided office space, storage, and equipment, • Keep all training, licenses, and certifications current, • Demonstrate reliability, safety, and professionalism through attendance, communication, and conduct, • Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Manager or Site Leader Qualifications, • Must have a Class A or Class B CDL with Airbrake Endorsement, • Must be able to clear all background checks required by the company, customer, and government, • Responsible for maintaining all required licenses and certifications at all times, • Must be able to read, write, and understand English, • Must be reliable and dependable, • Must know when to ask for help, • Moderate computer skills required, • Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervisionPhysical Requirements, • Able to consistently bend, stoop, kneel, and climb on and off elevated surfaces, • May need to walk long distances on paved, unmaintained, or uneven surfaces, • Able to climb in and out of a truck cab multiple times per shift, and climb ladders or steps 10 or more times per day, • Able to drive and work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, • Willing to work with liquid non-hazardous and dry bulk materials, • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently Equal Opportunity Employer | Drug-Free Workplace