Velocity Rail Solutions has been a trusted provider of locomotive fueling and daily inspection services since 1996. We operate under long-term contracts with Class I Railroads, delivering consistent, year-round service using specialized equipment. This Charlotte-based position offers local routes, a home daily schedule, and reliable pay with a set night shift schedule, Automatic equipment, and guaranteed overtime.
Position Highlights
Location: Charlotte, NC Annual Earnings: $84,000 + Paid Weekly Home Daily
Schedule
Position 1
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Dayshift: 6:00 AM -6:00 pm
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Days off: Wednesday and Thursday
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60 hours every week
Schedule
Position 2
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Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
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Days Off: Sunday and Monday
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60 hours most weeks
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48-hours every 3rd week
Equipment
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Automatic Tractor Tanker
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Automatic Straight Truck
Benefits
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Medical, Dental, Vision (BCBS – Individual & Family)
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401(k): 5% company contribution + 4% match (fully vested immediately)
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Paid Time Off: Vacation, holidays, and sick time (vacation accrues from day one)
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Company-Paid Insurance: Life, accidental, and long-term disability
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Health Savings Account (HSA): With employer contributions
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Flex Spending Account (FSA): Plus dependent care flex spending
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Supplemental Insurance Options
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Gym Membership Discounts
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Legal & Identity Theft Assistance
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Annual Reimbursement: Work boots & prescription safety glasses
Why Velocity?
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Hourly Pay with Built-In Overtime
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Paid Training
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Paid Holidays – Whether Scheduled or Not
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Vacation Time Accrues from Day One
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Full
Benefits
Package Available After 30 Days
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Consistent Paychecks & Job Stability
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Guaranteed Overtime
Locomotive Fuel & Service Key Responsibilities
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Work safely at all times; empowered to STOP work due to unsafe conditions
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Follow procedures for loading/unloading sand, water, lube oil, and waste disposal
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Safely fuel locomotives on-call using precise procedures
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Respond promptly to customer dispatches (24/7/365 availability)
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Complete accurate fuel and service paperwork within timelines
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Wear required PPE at all times
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Conduct pre- and post-shift vehicle/equipment inspections
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Follow all customer safety rules and regulations
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Report spills/incidents immediately
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Assist with light maintenance and upkeep of vehicles/equipment
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Maintain cleanliness and organization of company-provided spaces
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Keep all training, licenses, and certifications current
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Demonstrate reliability, safety, and teamwork
Qualifications
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CDL Class A with Hazmat (H) and Tanker (N) endorsements or combined X endorsement
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No prior hazmat hauling experience required
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Must pass road test and attend an in-person interview
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Must pass all background checks required by the company, customer, and government
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Responsible for maintaining all required licenses and certifications
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Must be able to read, write, and understand English
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Reliable, dependable, and able to work independently
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Moderate computer skills required
Physical Requirements
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Able to bend, stoop, kneel, and climb on/off elevated surfaces
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May need to walk long distances on paved or uneven surfaces
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Able to climb in/out of truck cab and up locomotive steps multiple times per shift
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Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
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Willing to work with liquid non-hazardous materials
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Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently
Equal Opportunity Employer
| Drug-Free Workplace
