Local – HOME DAILY – Class A CDL Driver – Locomotive Fueling and Service Technician

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 AM
• Days Off: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
• Consistent 48-hour schedule 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
• 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