Home Daily - HOME DAILY - Hazmat Tanker Rail Diesel Transport Specialist

Location: St. Louis, MO
Pay: $91,818 + annual earnings 
Schedule: Enjoy 12 hour shifts with consecutive days off and a consistent 60-hour workweek (48 hours every third week).
Home Time: Home daily
Experience: No prior hazmat hauling experience required—paid training provided!  No Automatic Restriction (Equipment is Manual)

Overview

Join Velocity Rail Solutions, a trusted partner of Class I Railroads since 1996, as a Hazmat Tanker Rail Diesel Transport Specialist in St. Louis, MO. Use your Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements to fuel locomotives with red-dyed diesel in a stable, home-daily role. Earn $91,818 + 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely fuel and defuel locomotives with red-dyed diesel, following precise procedures.

• Load, transport, and transfer diesel to storage tanks on an on-call basis.

• Complete accurate diesel accounting paperwork and perform pre/post-shift vehicle and equipment inspections.

• Respond promptly to customer dispatches, ensuring 24/7/365 availability.

• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times and report any diesel spills or incidents immediately.

• Assist with light maintenance and upkeep of vehicles and equipment.

• Maintain a clean and organized company-provided office space and storage areas.

• Ensure all training, licenses, and certifications are kept current.

• Act as a reliable, positive, and safety-focused team member with proper attendance and communication.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Manager or Site Leader.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with hazmat (H) and tanker (N) endorsements (or combined X endorsement). TWIC card. 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 every night with 12-hour shifts, unlike long-haul hazmat jobs, for better work-life balance.

• Consistent Pay: Earn $91,818 + annually for 60-hour workweeks (48 hours every third week), including 20 hours of overtime at time and a half, paid weekly—no feast-or-famine cycles.

• Predictable Schedule: Set schedules with consecutive days 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 earnings and unbeatable benefits? Trade unpredictable pay for steady work with Velocity Rail Solutions in St. Louis, MO.