Job Description
Job Description
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 Charlotte-based position offers local routes, a home daily schedule, and reliable pay with a set night shift schedule, manual equipment , and guaranteed overtime.
Position Highlights
- Location : Charlotte, NC
- Annual Earnings : $60,200 + for consistent 48-hour workweeks (includes 8 hours of overtime at time and a half)
- Paid Weekly
Schedule
Night Shift : 6 : 00 PM – 6 : 00 AMDays Off : Sunday, Monday & TuesdayConsistent 48-hour schedule every weekHome DailyEquipment
Manual transmission tractor-trailer tanker (10-speed)No automatic restriction allowedBenefits
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 disabilityHealth Savings Account (HSA) : With employer contributionsFlex Spending Account (FSA) : Plus dependent care flex spendingSupplemental Insurance OptionsGym Membership DiscountsLegal & Identity Theft AssistanceAnnual Reimbursement : Work boots & prescription safety glassesWhy Velocity?
Hourly Pay with Built-In OvertimePaid TrainingPaid Holidays – Whether Scheduled or NotVacation Time Accrues from Day OneFull Benefits Package Available After 30 DaysConsistent Paychecks & Job StabilityGuaranteed OvertimeLocomotive Fuel & Service Key Responsibilities
Work safely at all times; empowered to STOP work due to unsafe conditionsFollow procedures for loading / unloading sand, water, lube oil, and wasteSafely fuel locomotives on-call using precise proceduresRespond promptly to customer dispatches (24 / 7 / 365 availability)Complete accurate fuel and service paperwork within timelinesWear required PPE at all timesConduct pre- and post-shift vehicle / equipment inspectionsFollow all customer safety rules and regulationsReport spills / incidents immediatelyAssist with light maintenance and upkeep of vehicles / equipmentMaintain cleanliness and organization of company-provided spacesKeep all training, licenses, and certifications currentDemonstrate reliability, safety, and teamworkQualifications
CDL Class A with Hazmat (H) and Tanker (N) endorsements or combined X endorsementManual transmission experience – no automatic restrictions1 year of commercial driving experience requiredNo prior hazmat hauling experience requiredMust pass road test in manual transmission tractor tankerMust pass all background checks required by the company, customer, and governmentResponsible for maintaining all required licenses and certificationsMust be able to read, write, and understand EnglishReliable, dependable, and able to work independentlyModerate computer skills requiredPhysical Requirements
Able to bend, stoop, kneel, and climb on / off elevated surfacesMay need to walk long distances on paved or uneven surfacesAble to climb in / out of truck cab and up locomotive steps multiple times per shiftAble to work outdoors in all weather conditionsWilling to work with liquid non-hazardous materialsAbility to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequentlyEqual Opportunity Employer | Drug-Free Workplace