Velocity Rail Solutions

CDL Class A Driver - HOME DAILY - Locomotive Fueling (Laborer)

Company:

Velocity Rail Solutions

Location:

Allentown, PA

Schedule:

Full

CDL Class A Driver - HOME DAILY - Locomotive Fueling (Laborer) Job Image

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 Allentown-based position offers local routes, a home daily schedule, and reliable weekly pay with a set night shift schedule, manual equipment, and guaranteed overtime.


Position Highlights

  • Location: Allentown, PA
  • Annual Earnings: $75,600+
  • Weekly Pay: $1,404/week for 48-hour workweeks
  • Paid Weekly
  • Schedule:
    • Set 4 On / 3 Off Night Shift:
      • 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM OR 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM
      • Days Off: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
    • Consistent 48-hour schedule every week
  • Home Daily
  • Equipment: Manual transmission tractor-trailer tanker (10-speed)
  • Overtime Pay: After 40 hours
  • Job Duties: Fueling locomotives only

Benefits

  • 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, accidental, and long-term disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA): With employer contributions
  • Flex Spending Account (FSA): Plus dependent care flex spending
  • Supplemental Insurance Options
  • Gym Membership Discounts
  • Legal & Identity Theft Assistance
  • Annual Reimbursement: Work boots & prescription safety glasses

Why Velocity?

  • Hourly Pay with Built-In Overtime
  • 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 Overtime

Responsibilities

  • Operate a manual transmission tractor-tanker to fuel trains in railyards.
  • Serve as a mobile gas station, providing on-site fueling services to trains.
  • Run regular routes between Allentown, Philadelphia, and Baltimore.
  • Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
  • Maintain accurate fuel logs, delivery records, and inventory documentation.
  • Communicate effectively with railroad personnel to coordinate fueling of trains.
  • Adhere to all DOT regulations and company safety protocols during transport and fueling.
  • Work safely at all times without incident. You are empowered to STOP work at any time due to unsafe conditions.
  • Demonstrate reliability, safety, and professionalism through attendance, communication, and conduct.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Manager or Site Leader

Qualifications

  • CDL Class A with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements
  • Manual transmission experience requiredno automatic restrictions
  • Tractor-trailer driving experience required
  • 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