Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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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!

Responsibilities / Job Duties: Velocity Rail Solutions drivers are responsible for loading, transporting, and transferring red-dyed diesel into trains on an 'on-call' basis for the Railroad. 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 compensated for all 'on-duty' hours.

What Does a Relief Driver Do?Relief Drivers will cover vacations and open shifts in Carson, Commerce, and San Pedro (Terminal Island). Should be willing to work a variety of shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may rotate.A relief driver at Velocity Rail Solutions is responsible for covering shifts when local drivers are on vacation or when there are open shifts that need to be filled. This role requires flexibility and adaptability, as relief drivers must be willing to work various shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Relief drivers ensure that operations continue smoothly without interruption, providing essential support to the team and maintaining consistent service for our clients. Should be willing to work a variety of shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may rotate.

Highlights:

• Compensation: $322/Day (12-hour shifts)
• Schedule: Various shifts, including overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts (rotating may occur). SoCal Relief Drivers will cover in Carson, Commerce, and San Pedro (Terminal Island).
• Requirements: Must have a Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, and a TWIC card.
• Pay Frequency: Paid weekly
• Experience: 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience required.
• Benefits:
• Kaiser and 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
• 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.

 

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must have a Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements
• Must have a TWIC card
• 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience
• Must be willing to work a variety of shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays (shifts may rotate)
• Must be able to clear 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
• Must be reliable and dependable
• Must know when to ask for help
• Moderate computer skills required
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Physical Requirements:

• Able to consistently bend, stoop, kneel, and climb on and off elevated surfaces
• May have to walk long distances on paved, unmaintained, or uneven surfaces
• Able to climb in and out of a truck cab multiple times per shift and climb a ladder or steps 10 or more times per day
• Able to drive and work outside in adverse weather conditions
• Willing to work with liquid non-hazardous and dry bulk materials
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently

EEO Statement: Velocity Rail Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

 

 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Temporary work, Seasonal work, Long term contract, Local area, Immediate start, Long distance, Flexible hours, Shift work, Rotating shift, Day shift,

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