Job Description

Join Velocity Rail Solutions

Velocity Rail Solutions has long-term contracts with Class I Railroads to provide locomotive fueling services across the country. Our dedicated trucks operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing stable, year-round employment with guaranteed hours and consistent pay.

Report to Location: East Syracuse, NY

Part-Time Position working Saturday and Sunday from 6am - 6pm
 

What You'll Do

This is not typical trucking.

As a Locomotive Fueling Driver, you'll operate a specialized fuel truck to safely fuel locomotives for Class I Railroads. Approximately 90–95% of the job is performed outside the truck, making this a hands-on position.

Responsibilities include:

• Climbing in and out of your truck or locomotive steps multiple times per shift
• Safely fuel locomotives using specialized fueling equipment
• Stick fuel tanks and monitor fuel levels
• Pull hoses and operate fuel nozzles
• Work safely around active rail equipment
• Complete required inspections and documentation
• Follow all company, railroad, DOT, and safety procedures
• Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Because rail operations run 24/7, dispatches can occur at any time during your shift. You'll be paid for the entire 12-hour shift—including breaks, lunch, and wait time—regardless of the number of dispatches received.

Required Experience

• Experience operating commercial, military, or heavy vehicles in a transportation, logistics, fuel distribution, or equipment support environment
• Experience performing vehicle inspections and documenting operational readiness
• Experience following safety procedures in a safety-sensitive work environment
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision
• Experience completing operational documentation, reports, logs, or records
• Experience performing physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, bending, kneeling, and working outdoors

Preferred Experience

• Class A CDL driving experience
• Fuel hauling or petroleum transportation experience
• Tanker driving experience
• Hazardous materials transportation experience
• Locomotive fueling experience
• Railroad industry experience
• Military transportation, logistics, petroleum supply, or vehicle operations experience
• Experience operating manual transmission commercial vehicles
• Bulk liquid transportation experience
• Experience working around heavy equipment or industrial operations
• Experience working rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions

Required Skills

• Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Moderate computer skills
• Strong commitment to safety and reliability
• Ability to follow company, railroad, DOT, and safety procedures
• Accurate documentation and recordkeeping skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to safely work around active locomotives and rail equipment
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb, bend, kneel, walk on uneven surfaces, and perform other physical job requirements
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Skills

• Fuel handling and fuel inventory management
• Hazardous materials handling knowledge
• Tanker loading and unloading procedures
• Knowledge of railroad safety practices
• Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations
• Mechanical aptitude and basic equipment troubleshooting
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using electronic logs, tablets, or mobile workforce applications
• Ability to quickly respond to operational and dispatch requirements

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Must be available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be available to work on an on-call basis during scheduled shifts
• Safely fuel locomotives using specialized fueling equipment
• Pull hoses and operate fuel nozzles
• Stick fuel tanks and monitor fuel levels
• Complete required inspections, reports, and fueling documentation
• Work safely around active rail equipment and locomotives
• Follow all company, customer, railroad, DOT, and safety procedures
• Respond to railroad dispatches throughout assigned shifts
• Maintain a professional and safety-focused attitude
• Perform work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Climb in and out of trucks and locomotives multiple times during a shift
• Maintain compliance with all company, customer, railroad, and government requirements

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Hazmat Endorsement
• Tanker Endorsement
• Valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (Med Card)
• FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Compliant
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• No DUI/DWI convictions within the past three (3) years
• Ability to pass company, customer, railroad, and government background checks