Performance Driver Jobs in Arkansas (NOW HIRING)

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: Pine Bluff, AR Why Drivers Choose Velocity

• $78,456 + Annual Earnings
• Home Daily
• Guaranteed Hours Every Week
• Built-In Weekly Overtime
• Paid Weekly
• Year-Round, Non-Seasonal Work
• Long-Term Stability with Class I Railroad Contracts
• Paid Training – No Previous Tanker or Fueling Experience Required
• Full

Benefits

Available After 30 Days

• PTO Begins Accruing on Day One
• Paid Holidays – Even If You're Not Scheduled to Work
• 401(k) – Contribute 5%, Receive a 4% Company Match with Immediate Vesting

Schedule

• 4:00 AM – 16:00 PM
• Straight day shift
• Straight 60-hour schedule
• Tuesday thru Saturday with Sunday and Monday off
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Guaranteed 12-hour paid shifts
• Work on an on-call basis during your scheduled shift and be ready to respond when dispatched by the railroad

What You'll Do

Supervisors are responsible for:

• Production Tasks: Loading, transporting, and transferring red-dyed diesel, sand, water, and oil into locomotives on an on-call basis for the railroad.
• Recruitment: Assist the Regional Manager with hiring, training, and managing site drivers.
• Onboarding: Ensuring new hires are properly oriented and trained.
• Training and Development: Providing ongoing training to help drivers improve their skills.
• Performance Management: Monitoring and reviewing driver performance.
• Driver Relations: Building positive relationships and addressing any concerns.
• Daily Operations: Ensuring smooth daily operations and guiding tasks to successful completion within specified timeframes and budget goals.
• Customer Interaction: Collaborating with customers to understand their requirements, providing timely progress updates, and serving as the subject matter expert.
• Safety Promotion: Champion safety values and Zero Occurrences, attend relevant meetings, perform safety inspections to ensure staff follow operational procedures and regulations to prevent hazards and delays, involve others in safety observations, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain complete Driver qualification files.
• Equipment Maintenance: Overseeing the maintenance and proper functioning of equipment to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
• Scheduling: Ensuring all shifts are covered and managing the scheduling of drivers.
• Availability: Must be available by phone for operations at any hour of the day and, in case of an emergency, be able to respond to the worksite as needed. 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Individual & Family Coverage)
• 401(k) with 4% Company Match (Immediate Vesting)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, AD&D & Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal & Financial Assistance
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off
• Annual Work Boot Reimbursement
• Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Minimum

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Hazmat Endorsement
• Tanker Endorsement
• TWIC card
• 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
• Moderate computer skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong commitment to safety and reliability
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb, bend, kneel, walk on uneven surfaces, and safely work around active locomotives
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays Build a Career with Velocity If you're looking for steady income, guaranteed weekly hours, built-in overtime, home daily schedules, and a company that values its drivers, Velocity Rail Solutions offers a unique career opportunity that keeps America's railroads moving. Velocity Rail Solutions, Inc. is an

Equal Opportunity Employer

and a Drug‑Free Workplace.