Join Velocity Rail Solutions Velocity Rail Solutions has long-term contracts with Class I Railroads to provide locomotive fueling services across the country. Our dedicated trucks operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing stable, year-round employment with guaranteed hours and consistent pay. Report to Location: East Syracuse, NY Why Drivers Choose Velocity
- $30/hr.
- Home Daily
- Guaranteed Hours Every Week
- Paid Weekly
- Year-Round, Non-Seasonal Work
- Long-Term Stability with Class I Railroad Contracts
- Paid Training No Previous Tanker or Fueling Experience Required
- 401(k) Contribute 5%, Receive a 4% Company Match with Immediate Vesting
Schedule
24 hour part-time schedule Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 to 18:00
- Guaranteed 12-hour paid shifts
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays
- Work on an on-call basis during your scheduled shift and be ready to respond when dispatched by the railroad
What You'll Do
This is not typical trucking. As a Locomotive Fueling Driver, you'll operate a specialized fuel truck to safely fuel locomotives for Class I Railroads. Approximately 9095% of the job is performed outside the truck, making this a hands-on position.
Responsibilities
include:
- Climbing in and out of your truck or locomotive steps multiple times per shift
- Safely fuel locomotives using specialized fueling equipment
- Stick fuel tanks and monitor fuel levels
- Pull hoses and operate fuel nozzles
- Work safely around active rail equipment
- Complete required inspections and documentation
- Follow all company, railroad, DOT, and safety procedures
- Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions Because rail operations run 24/7, dispatches can occur at any time during your shift. You'll be paid for the entire 12-hour shiftincluding breaks, lunch, and wait timeregardless of the number of dispatches received. Minimum
Qualifications
- Valid Class A CDL
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Tanker Endorsement
- Valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (Med Card)
- FMCSA Drug + Alcohol Clearinghouse compliant
- Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- No DUI/DWI convictions within the past three (3) years
- Ability to pass company, customer, railroad, and government background checks
- Moderate computer skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong commitment to safety and reliability
- Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to climb, bend, kneel, walk on uneven surfaces, and safely work around active locomotives
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays Build a Career with Velocity If you're looking for steady income, guaranteed weekly hours, built-in overtime, home daily schedules, and a company that values its drivers, Velocity Rail Solutions offers a unique career opportunity that keeps America's railroads moving. Velocity Rail Solutions, Inc. is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
and a Drug?Free Workplace.
