Job Description
Job Description
Velocity Rail Solutions, Inc. has a history dating back to 1996. We have long-term fixed contracts with Class I Railroads to fuel and service locomotives using specialized equipment. Our dedicated trucks operate 24 / 7, 365 days a year, in all types of weather. Our work is not seasonal, ensuring consistent pay you can count on!
Highlights :
- Compensation : $97,136 + Per diem, travel pay, hotel, car, and gas card provided. Our top earners make $125k + annually
- Schedule : Various shifts, including overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts (rotating shifts may occur).
- Requirements : Must have a Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements. No Automatic Restriction.
- Pay Frequency : Paid weekly
- Experience : 1 year of verifiable tractor trailer driving experience is required. Must pass a road test in a manual transmission tractor.
- Regional Travel : 75%-100% travel required. Hourly pay, Per diem, travel pay, hotel, car, and gas card provided.
Benefits :
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical (Individual and family coverage available)Medical plans with high and low deductibles, set copays, and prescription amountsDental and Vision (Individual and family coverage available)Accrued vacation starting from day onePaid holidays and sick time401 (k) with a 5% contribution and a 4% match, fully vested immediatelyCompany-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disabilityShort-term disabilityHealth Savings Account with employer contributionsHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsLegal EASE (Legal and Identity Theft Assistance)Annual work boot reimbursementPrescription safety glasses reimbursementWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including sick time, which allows you to care for your health without worrying about lost wages. Sick-time details will be shared during onboarding. Our benefits also include hourly pay with built-in overtime, paid training, and designated paid holidays. Vacation time accrues from your first day, including during training, but can only be used after 90 days.
Responsibilities / Job Duties : Velocity Rail Solutions drivers are responsible for loading, transporting, and transferring red-dyed diesel, sand, water, and lube oil into trains on an 'on-call' basis for the Railroad. On-the-job training will be provided for qualified individuals. The Railroad maintains dedicated trucks and drivers on duty 24 / 7 / 365, including nights, weekends, and holidays, ensuring consistent paychecks. You will be paid for a full 12 hours each shift, including breaks, lunches, and any wait time for dispatches. You will be compensated for all 'on-duty' hours.
What Does a Relief Driver Do? A relief driver at Velocity Rail Solutions is responsible for covering shifts when local drivers are on vacation or when there are open shifts that need to be filled. This role requires flexibility and adaptability, as relief drivers must be willing to work various shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Relief drivers ensure that operations continue smoothly without interruption, providing essential support to the team and maintaining consistent service for our clients. Relief Drivers cover vacations and open shifts across multiple locations within the North Central Region, including :
Bellevue, OHWillard, OHNorth Baltimore, OHWalbridge, OHPortsmouth, OHDetroit, MIFort Wayne, INRequirements / Qualifications :
Licenses and Endorsements :Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with hazmat and tanker endorsementsNo automatic restriction on CDLExperience :1 year of verifiable tractor trailer driving experienceWork Schedule :Must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays (shifts may rotate)Background and Compliance :Must be able to clear all background checks required by the company, customer, and governmentMust not be prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions as per the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol ClearinghouseMust have completed all required steps as mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in the Drug and Alcohol ClearinghouseMotor Vehicle Record (MVR) with no major violationsMust pass a road test in a manual transmission tractorResponsible for maintaining all required licenses and certificationsPossess a valid DOT medical cardComply with DOT regulations, including annual MVR checks and certification of violationsSkills and Abilities :Must be able to read, write, and understand EnglishModerate computer skills requiredMust be reliable and dependableMust know when to ask for helpMust be able to work independently with minimal supervisionPhysical Requirements :Able to consistently bend, stoop, kneel, and climb on and off elevated surfacesMay have to walk long distances on paved, unmaintained, or uneven surfacesAble to climb in and out of a truck cab multiple times per shift and climb a ladder or steps 10 or more times per dayAbility to drive and work outside in adverse weather conditionsWilling to work with non-hazardous liquid and dry bulk materialsAbility to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequentlyEEO Statement : Velocity Rail Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace.