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 :
- $80,605 + Annually
- $1,645 / Weekly (60 hours / week)
- $1,222 / Weekly (48 hours / every 3rd week)
- Schedule :
- Week 1 (60 Hours) :
- Saturday and Sunday : 4 AM to 4 PM (Days)
- Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday : 4 PM to 4 AM (Overnights)
- Thursday and Friday : Rest Days
- Week 2 (60 Hours) :
- Saturday and Sunday : 4 AM to 4 PM (Days)
- Monday and Tuesday : 4 PM to 4 AM (Overnights)
- Wednesday and Thursday : Rest Days
- Friday : 4 AM to 4 PM (Day Shift)
- Week 3 (48 Hours) :
- Saturday and Sunday : 4 AM to 4 PM (Days)
- Monday and Tuesday : 4 PM to 4 AM (Overnights)
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday : Rest Days
- Requirements : Must have a Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements. Valid TWIC card required.
- Pay Frequency : Paid weekly
- Home Time : Home daily
- Experience : Previous experience hauling Hazmat is NOT required
- Benefits :
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical (Individual and family coverage available)
- Medical plans with high and low deductibles, set copays, and prescription amounts
- Dental and Vision (Individual and family coverage available)
- Accrued vacation starting from day one
- Paid holidays and sick time
- 401k with a 5% contribution and a 4% match, fully vested immediately
- Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability
- Short-term disability
- Health Savings Account with employer contributions
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Legal EASE (Legal and Identity Theft Assistance)
- Annual work boot reimbursement
- Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
We 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 into trains and / or storage tanks 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 paid for all 'on-duty' hours, regardless of the specific task you are dispatched for.
Requirements / Qualifications :
Licenses and Endorsements :Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with hazmat and tanker endorsements. Valid TWIC card.Location :Must reside in or around Glen Burnie / Curtis Bay area.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 tractor trailer.Responsible 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.