Job Description
Location: Charlotte, NC
Pay: $80,324 + annual earnings; $1,505 + weekly for 60-hour workweeks, including 20 hours of overtime at time and a half, paid weekly
Schedule: 12-hour day shifts (6 AM–6 PM) with Monday and Tuesday off. Enjoy consecutive days off and consistent 60-hour workweeks.
Home Time: Home daily
Experience: No prior hazmat hauling experience required—paid training provided!
Overview
Join Velocity Rail Solutions, a trusted partner of Class I Railroads since 1996, as a Locomotive Fuel and Service Technician. Use your Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements to fuel locomotives with red-dyed diesel in a stable, home-daily role. Earn $80,324 + annually with consistent overtime and a predictable schedule, unlike the feast-or-famine pay of traditional hazmat hauling. Our safety-first culture empowers you to stop work for unsafe conditions, and no prior hazmat experience is needed—our comprehensive paid training ensures your success in this critical rail operation.
Locomotive Fuel & Service Key Responsibilities
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Safely fuel locomotives with red-dyed diesel, following precise procedures.
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Load, transport, and transfer diesel to storage tanks on an on-call basis.
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Complete accurate diesel accounting paperwork and perform pre/post-shift vehicle and equipment inspections.
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Respond promptly to customer dispatches, ensuring 24/7/365 availability.
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Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times and report any diesel spills or incidents immediately.
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Assist with light maintenance and upkeep of vehicles and equipment.
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Maintain a clean and organized company-provided office space and storage areas.
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Ensure all training, licenses, and certifications are kept current.
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Act as a reliable, positive, and safety-focused team member with proper attendance and communication.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Manager or Site Leader.
Responsibilities / Job Duties:
· First and foremost, work safely at all times without incident. You are empowered to STOP work at any time due to unsafe conditions.
· Follow step by step procedures when loading and unloading sand, water, lube oil, and waste to service trains.
- Follow step by step procedures when fueling and defueling locomotives, railroad equipment, and direct to storage.
· Fully loaded and readily available, while on duty, to answer customer dispatches and respond in a timely manner.
· Provides complete and accurate fuel accounting paperwork in the prescribed manner within established timelines.
· Provides complete and accurate service paperwork in the prescribed manner within established timelines.
· Wears all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
· Conducts pre and post shift vehicle and equipment inspections.
· Use worker protection when required and follows all customer safety rules and regulations.
· Controls, contains and reports any spill or incident (operational and/or safety related) immediately to management.
· Assists with light maintenance and upkeep of the vehicles and equipment.
· Assists with cleanliness and organization of company provided office space, storage, etc.
· Ensure all training is current and kept up to date.
· Is a reliable, safe, and positive team member that demonstrates their commitment with proper attendance, verbal or written communication, and conduct.
· Other duties as assigned by Regional Manager or Site Leader.
Requirements/Qualifications
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Valid Class A CDL with hazmat (H) and tanker (N) endorsements (or combined X endorsement). No Automatic Restriction.
- Pass Road test in Manuall Transmission Tractor Tanker. 1 year of Commerical driving experience required.
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Ability to pass company, customer, and government background checks.
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Moderate computer skills and ability to read, write, and understand English.
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Willingness to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays (rotating schedules).
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Physical ability to:
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Consistently bend, stoop, kneel, and climb on/off elevated surfaces.
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Walk long distances on paved, unmaintained, or uneven surfaces.
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Climb in/out of a truck cab multiple times per shift and use ladders/steps 10+ times daily.
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Work outside in adverse weather conditions.
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Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently.
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Reliable, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Willingness to handle liquid non-hazardous and dry bulk materials.
Why Join Velocity Rail Solutions?
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Home Daily: Be home every night with 12-hour day shifts (5 AM–5 PM), unlike long-haul hazmat jobs, for better work-life balance.
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Consistent Pay: Earn $75,670+ annually with $1,610 weekly for 60-hour workweeks (48 hours every third week), including 20 hours of overtime at time and a half, paid weekly—no feast-or-famine cycles.
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Predictable Schedule: Straight 60 hour dayshift schedule (6 AM to 6 PM) with Monday and Tuesday off for reliable planning.
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Comprehensive Benefits:
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield medical, dental, and vision (individual and family plans).
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401k with 5% contribution and 4% match, fully vested from day one.
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Paid holidays, accrued vacation from day one (usable after 90 days), and sick time to support your health.
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Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability, plus short-term disability.
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Health Savings Account with employer contributions and flexible spending accounts.
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Annual work boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement.
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Legal and identity theft assistance through Legal EASE.
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Stable Industry: Year-round, non-seasonal work with long-term railroad contracts ensures job security.
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Safety-First Culture: Empowered to stop work for unsafe conditions, prioritizing your safety and well-being.
About Us
Velocity Rail Solutions has been fueling and servicing locomotives for Class I Railroads since 1996. Our dedicated trucks operate 24/7, 365 days a year, in all weather conditions, providing reliable work you can count on. Join a team that values safety, dependability, and your Class A CDL expertise in a unique rail career.
Apply Now
Ready for a stable, home-daily role with consistent $75,670+ earnings and unbeatable benefits? Trade unpredictable pay for steady work with Velocity Rail Solutions in Charlotte, NC.