Grapple Truck Operator

Keystone Rail Recovery

Grapple Truck Operator for Keystone Rail Recovery operating trucks to load and unload railroad materials. Responsibilities include vehicle maintenance, safety inspections, and effective communication with team members.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspection of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with Company policy and D.O.T. regulations
Operate company vehicles safely and follow all traffic laws
Actively participates in daily safety briefings
Follows all required safety policies and procedures
Operate Grapple and magnet to move, stage, load/unload railroad materials
Ensure that specifications, knowledge of weights and procedures for material handling are in place prior to commencing work
Works with hydraulic tools, welding, cutting with torches, electrical tools and common hand tools in accomplishment of work assignments
Maintains daily job reporting of production
Continuously monitors equipment/vehicles to minimize downtime and to ensure operational readiness
Maintains vehicles/equipment to ensure that they are cleaned of debris/trash, tools and equipment are organized and that the vehicle/equipment presents the level of quality our customers expect
Work well and communicate effectively with customers and co-workers
Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively and safely

Requirements

What you’ll need

A valid Class A CDL or Class B CDL
Experience driving a manual transmission commercial vehicle
At least one year of experience operating a grapple truck with hi-rail gear
Previous relevant railroad experience
Clean driving record (no serious traffic violations or DUIs)
Clear a background check and pass a pre-employment drug test
Must pass training courses prior to beginning employment
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to climb ladders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Bonus opportunities
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching

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Hard Skills & Tools

pre-trip inspectionpost-trip inspectionmaterial handlingoperating grapple truckmanual transmission drivingweldingcutting with torchesusing hydraulic toolsoperating electrical toolsjob reporting

Soft Skills

safety awarenesscommunicationtime managementtask prioritizationteamwork

Certifications

Class A CDLClass B CDL