Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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 Richmond, VA-based position offers local routes, a home daily schedule, reliable weekly pay, guaranteed overtime, and automatic equipment.

Position Highlights

• Location: Richmond, VA
• Annual Earnings: $76,682+
• Weekly Pay:
  • $1,610 most weeks (60 hours)
  • $1,196 every third week (48 hours)
• Pay includes time and a half for all hours over 40
  • 60-hour weeks include 20 hours of guaranteed overtime
  • 48-hour weeks include 8 hours of guaranteed overtime
• Paid Weekly

Schedule

• 12-Hour Shifts with a consistent 60-hour workweek
• 48-hour week every third week
• Swing Shift Schedule:
  • Saturday & Sunday: Day Shift (5 AM – 5 PM)
  • Monday & Tuesday: PM Shift (5 PM – 5 AM)
• Days Off: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday off every third week
• Home Daily

Equipment

• Automatic transmission tractor-trailer tanker

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future after 30 days of employment:

• Medical Insurance: Kaiser and Blue Cross Blue Shield (individual & family plans)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off: Vacation accrues from day one (usable after 90 days), paid holidays, and sick time
• 401(k): 5% company contribution with a 4% match, fully vested immediately
• Company-Paid Coverage: Life, AD&D, and long-term disability

Additional Benefits:

• Short-term disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent Care)
• Legal EASE (Legal & Identity Theft Assistance)
• Annual work boot reimbursement
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Supplemental plans (accident, critical illness, and hospital plans)

Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times without incident. You are empowered to STOP work at any time due to unsafe conditions.
• Safely fuel locomotives on an on-call basis during your scheduled shift — paid for the full 12 hours, regardless of the number of dispatches.
• Respond promptly to all railroad dispatches to fuel locomotives.
• Complete accurate diesel accounting paperwork and perform pre- and post-shift vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Follow all customer safety rules and regulations.
• Report any spills or safety-related incidents immediately.
• Assist with light maintenance and cleanliness of equipment and work area.
• Maintain current training, licenses, and certifications.
• Demonstrate reliability, safety, and professionalism through attendance, communication, and conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Manager or Site Leader.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with Hazmat (H) and Tanker (N) endorsements, or combined X endorsement
• TWIC Card Required
• Must be able to work overnight and weekend shifts
• 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 and off elevated surfaces
• May need to walk long distances on paved or uneven surfaces
• Able to climb in and 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

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Long term contract, Temporary work, Local area, Immediate start, Long distance, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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