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Railroad CDL Knuckle Boom Operator

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Albertville, AL Temporary
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026
Job Purpose

  • CDL Class A or B Truck Drivers for Mobile Rail Crews;
  • May be based out of - Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, etc.;
  • Job requires the driver to be away from home for 27 days straight and then off 9 days;
  • We assist in transportation home for the Nine days off;
  • Hourly pay plus per diem and lodging.


Req ID

11492BR

City

Albertville

State:

Alabama

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Key Job Elements

  • Operate trucks that have clutch, manual gear shifts which requires a CDL Class "A" or "B";
  • Must be able to operate a boom-truck; a truck with a small knuckle-boom crane attached;
  • Must be able to use a cutting torch to cut sections of the railroad track;
  • Must be able to be away from home for 22 days on work schedule and then have 7 days scheduled off;
  • Must be able to perform physical work of lifting up to 50 lbs periodically;
  • Must be able to work in various weather conditions and perform duties outside, along railroad tracks.


Education / Training

  • Must have and maintain a valid CDL Class "A" or "B" license.


Qualifications And Experience

  • Must have and maintain a valid CDL Class "A" or "B" license;
  • Requires a minimum of 2 years of CDL driving experience;
  • Must have a clean driving record;
  • Must be able to drive manual-shift transmission;
  • Must be able to travel and be away from home for 22 days at a time;
  • Must be able to operate a truck-mounted small knuckle-boom crane;
  • Must be able to operate a cutting torch;
  • Must be able to pass a post-offer drug testing program and will be subject to random drug testing.


Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

  • Competitive Salary
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
  • Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
  • Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
  • Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
  • Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.


Job Category

Production - Hourly

PRS Facility Location

Rail Take-Up - 078

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