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 Russell, KY-based position offers local routes, a home daily schedule, reliable weekly pay, guaranteed overtime, and automatic equipment.
Position Highlights - Location: Russell, KY
- Annual Earnings: $70,315+
- Weekly Pay:
- $1,435 most weeks (60 hours)
- $1,066 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
- Straight PM Shift: 6 PM – 6 AM
- Days Off: Must be able to work weekends. Days off rotate as follows:
- Tuesday & Wednesday
- Wednesday & Thursday
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 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 straight overnight shifts, including weekends
- 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, Long term contract, Temporary work, Local area, Immediate start, Long distance, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift,