CDL Class A Driver - HOME DAILY - Locomotive Fueling (Laborer) - $96,040+
Company:
Velocity Rail Solutions
Location:
Collinsville, IL
Schedule:
Full
Velocity Rail Solutions has been a trusted provider of locomotive fueling services since 1996. We operate under long-term contracts with Class I Railroads, delivering consistent, year-round service using specialized equipment.
This St. Louis-based position offers local routes, a home daily schedule, reliable weekly pay, guaranteed overtime, and manual equipment.
Position Highlights
- Location: St. Louis, MO
- Annual Earnings: $96,040 +
- Weekly Pay:
- $1,960 most weeks (60 hours)
- $1,456 every third week (48 hours)
- Paid Weekly
- Schedule:
- 12-Hour Shifts with a consistent 60-hour workweek
- 48-hour week every third week
- Set schedule with consecutive days off for reliable planning
- Must be available to work a combination of day and overnight shifts, including weekends
- Home Daily
- Equipment: Manual transmission tractor-trailer tanker
Responsibilities
- Work safely at all times without incident. You are empowered to STOP work at any time due to unsafe conditions.
- Safely fuel locomotives on an on-call basis during your scheduled shift — paid for the full 12 hours, regardless of the number of dispatches.
- Respond promptly to all railroad dispatches to fuel locomotives.
- Complete accurate diesel accounting paperwork and perform pre- and post-shift vehicle and equipment inspections.
- Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Follow all customer safety rules and regulations.
- Report any spills or safety-related incidents immediately.
- Assist with light maintenance and cleanliness of equipment and work area.
- Maintain current training, licenses, and certifications.
- Demonstrate reliability, safety, and professionalism through attendance, communication, and conduct.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Manager or Site Leader
Qualifications
- Valid Class A CDL with Hazmat (H) and Tanker (N) endorsements, or combined X endorsement
- TWIC Card Required
- No automatic restriction – must be able to operate manual transmission equipment
- Must be able to work straight overnight shifts or a combination of days and overnights, including weekends
- Must pass all background checks required by the company, customer, and government
- Responsible for maintaining all required licenses and certifications
- Must be able to read, write, and understand English
- Reliable, dependable, and able to work independently
- Moderate computer skills required
Physical Requirements
- Able to bend, stoop, kneel, and climb on and off elevated surfaces
- May need to walk long distances on paved or uneven surfaces
- Able to climb in and out of truck cab and up locomotive steps multiple times per shift
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Willing to work with liquid non-hazardous materials
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently
Equal Opportunity Employer | Drug-Free Workplace