Local Class A CDL Driver – Locomotive Fueling and Service Technician - 4 on 3 off night shift schedule with Sunday, Monday and Tuesday OFF

Location: Charlotte, NC
Pay: $60,200 + annual earnings for 48-hour workweeks, including 8 hours of overtime at time and a half, paid weekly
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (6 PM–6 AM) with Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday off. Enjoy 3 consecutive days off and a consistent 48-hour workweek. 
Home Time: Home daily
Experience: No Automatic Restriction-manual equipment. No prior hazmat hauling experience required!

Overview

Join Velocity Rail Solutions, a trusted partner of Class I Railroads since 1996, as a Locomotive Fuel and Service Technician. Use your Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements to fuel locomotives with red-dyed diesel in a stable, home-daily role. Earn $60,200 + 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.

Locomotive Fuel & Service Key Responsibilities

·         First and foremost, work safely at all times without incident. You are empowered to STOP work at any time due to unsafe conditions.

·         Follow step by step procedures when loading and unloading sand, water, lube oil, and waste to service trains.

•       Safely fuel locomotives by following precise procedures on loading, transporting, and transferring diesel to locomotives on an on-call basis.

·         Fully loaded and readily available, while on duty, to answer customer dispatches and respond in a timely manner.

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

·         Provides complete and accurate fuel accounting paperwork in the prescribed manner within established timelines.

·         Provides complete and accurate service paperwork in the prescribed manner within established timelines.

·         Wears all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.

·         Conducts pre and post shift vehicle and equipment inspections.

·         Use worker protection when required and follows all customer safety rules and regulations.

·         Controls, contains and reports any spill or incident (operational and/or safety related) immediately to management.

·         Assists with light maintenance and upkeep of the vehicles and equipment.

·         Assists with cleanliness and organization of company provided office space, storage, equipment, etc.

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

·         Is a reliable, safe, and positive team member that demonstrates their commitment with proper attendance, verbal or written communication,        and conduct.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with hazmat (H) and tanker (N) endorsements (or combined X endorsement). No Automatic Restriction.

• Pass Road test in Manuall Transmission Tractor Tanker. 1 year of Commerical driving experience required.

• 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 daily with 12-hour day shifts (6 PM–6 AM), unlike long-haul hazmat jobs, for better work-life balance.

• Consistent Pay: Earn $60,200 + annually for 48-hour workweeks, including 8 hours of overtime at time and a half, paid weekly—no feast-or-famine cycles.

• Predictable Schedule: Straight 48 hour night shift schedule (6 PM to 6 AM) with Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday 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 $60,200 + earnings and unbeatable benefits? Trade unpredictable pay for steady work with Velocity Rail Solutions in Charlotte, NC.