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 Allentown-based position offers local routes, a home daily schedule, and reliable weekly pay with a set night shift schedule, guaranteed schedule and overtime, year round work, and stability.
Position Highlights
$93,000 + Annually Home Daily Report to Location: Allentown, PA (CANNOT LIVE IN PHILLY). Paid Weekly
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Schedule 1 (Locomotive Fueling ONLY):
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Set 5 On / 2 Off PM Shift
Schedule
(60 hours a week)
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1:00 PM – 1:00 AM or 2:00 PM-2:00 AM Wednesday thru Sunday
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Days Off: Monday, Tuesday
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Schedule 2 (Locomotive Fueling and Servicing)
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Set 5 on/2 off PM Shift
Schedule
(60 hours a week)
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4 PM - 4 AM Thursday thru Monday
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Days Off: Tuesday and Wednesday
Equipment
Automatic transmission tractor-trailer tanker
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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Stability
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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
Train Refueling Key Responsibilities
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First and foremost, work safely at all times without incident. You are empowered to STOP work at any time due to unsafe conditions.
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Safely refuel locomotives by following precise procedures on loading, transporting, and transferring diesel to locomotives on an on-call basis.
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Fully loaded and readily available, while on duty, to answer customer dispatches and respond in a timely manner.
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Respond promptly to customer dispatches, ensuring 24/7/365 availability.
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Provides complete and accurate fuel accounting paperwork in the prescribed manner within established timelines.
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Provides complete and accurate service paperwork in the prescribed manner within established timelines.
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Wears all required Personal Protective
Equipment
(PPE) at all times.
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Conducts pre and post shift vehicle and equipment inspections.
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Use worker protection when required and follows all customer safety rules and regulations.
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Controls, contains and reports any spill or incident (operational and/or safety related) immediately to management.
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Assists with light maintenance and upkeep of the vehicles and equipment.
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Assists with cleanliness and organization of company provided office space, storage, equipment, etc.
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Ensure all training, licenses, and certifications are kept current.
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Is a reliable, safe, and positive team member that demonstrates their commitment with proper attendance, verbal or written communication, and conduct.
Qualifications
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CDL Class A with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements
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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 and 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 and 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
