Cranemasters, Inc.

10/08/2026

Four decades in — and still getting it done.

Since 1986, we’ve built more than a company. We’ve built better equipment, smarter ways of working, and a reputation for taking on jobs that don’t come with easy answers.

That only happens when good people do the hard work, deliver on their promises, and earn the trust to do it again.

To everyone who has helped build Cranemasters over the last 40 years: thank you.

We’re proud of how far we’ve come and excited about what’s ahead.

🔗 https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261008422861/en/Cranemasters-Marks-40-Years-of-Keeping-America-on-Track

05/27/2025

Join us on June 2nd in Elkhart as we are looking for Driver / Operators CDL, Laborers CDL, and an Assistant Division Manager. If you are interested in an exciting company and career, please reach out to us!

01/17/2025

Come join us!

09/14/2023

At the Construction Management Career Fair, Illinois State University.

06/14/2023

Come see us at the Fort Gregg-Adams (formerly Fort Lee) Officers Club. We are here today from 10am-2pm for the job fair.

04/26/2023

Job Fair! - Come see us at Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel, 35 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

03/15/2023

We continue grow and are continuing to add to our team of great employees.

Railroad contractor providing innovative solutions. Car re-railment, clearing the line, laying panel track, damaged car relocation and site clean up. Cranemasters can recover heavy equipment, vehicles and trucks.

01/16/2023

Cranemasters is the leader in providing emergency services to the railroad. We are currently hiring laborers and equipment operators with a valid CDL class A license.

Basic Function:
Responsible for loading, unloading and safe transportation of equipment and/or materials to/from
job site, operation of equipment at job site (if qualified) and providing assistance, including
manual labor, in rerailing operations.

Ensures that all activities are carried out in a safe, effective, professional, and efficient manner.

Essential Functions:

1. Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspection of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with
Company policy and D.O.T. regulations.
2. Drives tractor-trailer to/from job sites, inspects loads, and machinery being transported.
Verifies transportation permits to ensure that specifications for overweight and oversize
loads/equipment are accurate.
3. Upon arrival at job site, participates in discussions related to the days’ work plan in to ensure safety/efficiency in carrying out daily work assignment. Actively participates in daily safety briefing.
4. Moves, stages, loads/unloads materials/equipment in preparation of work activities for rerailing. Upon conclusion of assignment ensures that equipment/materials are reloaded for safe transportation and actively
participates in site clean-up.
5. Assist in assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other equipment. Operates equipment
in conformance with standard operational policies/procedures while following all safety rules/regulations. Assist with rigging and connection of chains, cables, and winches during
derailments. Performs equipment operations with awareness to surroundings and co-workers so as to
avoid dangerous situations.
6. Operates equipment (cranes, backhoes, grapple truck, dump truck, excavators, etc.) in accomplishment of tasks associated with specialty lifting and re-railing.
7. Upon return to home base restocks vehicles/equipment with necessary parts, components, supplies in preparation of future work.
8. Flexible/work-ready to perform tasks for other departments/divisions as may be required to meet
business needs and customer expectations.

01/09/2023

**Overtime paid for all hours after 4pm**
Cranemasters is a leading railroad contractor, with it's newest division located in Wind Gap, PA. We are seeking to hire Equipment Operators and Laborers with Class A CDL's to be a part of our rail services crew. Rail services provides 24/7 emergency response services to the railroad. If you are looking for a career in Railroad Services, working with the best crews and the best equipment, you are encouraged to apply.

CDL-A DRIVER / LABORER - RAILROAD SERVICES

Responsible for loading, unloading and safe transportation of equipment and ex*****on of field-based work including manual labor in accomplishment of tasks related to rerailing operations, track maintenance and repair, load adjust/load transfer, and/or car repair. Follows direction and adheres to all safety policies/procedures. Ensures that all activities are carried out in a safe, effective, professional, and efficient manner.

1. Actively participates in daily safety briefing. Follows all safety rules/regulations; wears required PPE; performs work in accordance with established process/procedures.
2. Seeks out Foreman/Supervisor for direction regarding daily work assignment(s).
3. As directed loads/moves/distributes materials in preparation of work activities for rerailing, load adjust, load transfer, car repair and general railroad maintenance and repair.
4. Performs pre and post trip inspection of trucks and trailers; drives to/from job sites.
Participates in work activities as assigned.
5. Performs manual labor including but not limited to: cutting vegetation/brush, digging holes/trenches, carrying materials from vehicles/equipment to designated area

Requirements

- 1 year of work experience in field-based operation involving manual labor (construction, farm equipment, utility, or related industry).
- Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) with good driving record.
- Capable of understanding and following directions.
- Display strong adherence to safety policies and procedures.
- Must pass qualification tests as required (includes E-Rail Safe and other training/safety programs).
- Must meet 24/7 availability in order to respond to emergency calls for service including weekends and holidays.