What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOME DAILY - PM Shift Class A Driver –Train Fueling and Daily Inspection - 48 hours Guaranteed position at Velocity Rail Solutions?
Velocity Rail Solutions has been a trusted provider of locomotive fueling and daily inspection 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 guaranteed 48-hour workweeks (includes 8 hours of overtime at time and a half)
- Weekly Earnings: $1,118.00 for 48 hours
- Paid Weekly
Schedule
- Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
- Days Off: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
- Consistent 48-hour guaranteed every week
- Home Daily
Equipment
- Manual transmission tractor-trailer tanker (10-speed)
- No automatic restriction allowed
Benefits
- 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 disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA): With employer contributions
- Flex Spending Account (FSA): Plus dependent care flex spending
- Supplemental Insurance Options
- Gym Membership Discounts
- Legal & Identity Theft Assistance
- Annual Reimbursement: Work boots & prescription safety glasses
Why Velocity?
- Hourly Pay with Built-In Overtime
- Paid Training
- Paid Holidays – Whether Scheduled or Not
- Vacation Time Accrues from Day One
- Full Benefits Package Available After 30 Days
- Consistent Paychecks & Job Stability
- Guaranteed Overtime
Locomotive Fuel & Service Key Responsibilities
- Work safely at all times; empowered to STOP work due to unsafe conditions
- Follow procedures for loading/unloading sand, water, lube oil, and waste disposal
- Safely fuel locomotives on-call using precise procedures
- Respond promptly to customer dispatches (24/7/365 availability)
- Complete accurate fuel and service paperwork within timelines
- Wear required PPE at all times
- Conduct pre- and post-shift vehicle/equipment inspections
- Follow all customer safety rules and regulations
- Report spills/incidents immediately
- Assist with light maintenance and upkeep of vehicles/equipment
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of company-provided spaces
- Keep all training, licenses, and certifications current
- Demonstrate reliability, safety, and teamwork
Qualifications
- CDL Class A with Hazmat (H) and Tanker (N) endorsements or combined X endorsement
- Manual transmission experience – no automatic restrictions
- 1 year of commercial driving experience required
- No prior hazmat hauling experience required
- Must pass road test in manual transmission tractor tanker
- Must pass all background checks required by the company, customer, and government
- Responsible for maintaining all required licenses and certifications
- Must be able to read, write, and understand English
- Reliable, dependable, and able to work independently
- Moderate computer skills required
Physical Requirements
- Able to bend, stoop, kneel, and climb on/off elevated surfaces
- May need to walk long distances on paved or uneven surfaces
- Able to climb in/out of truck cab and up locomotive steps multiple times per shift
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Willing to work with liquid non-hazardous materials
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently
Equal Opportunity Employer | Drug-Free Workplace
Salary : $60,200