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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Load Adjust

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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Load Adjust

Location: Kansas City, MO Job Type: Direct Hire Starting Pay: $26.00/hour — higher pay may be available depending on experience Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly + significant overtime Travel: Local and out-of-area emergency assignments Benefits: Full-time position with benefits

Job Overview

We are seeking a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator to support railroad emergency response and field operations. This hands-on position involves transporting and operating equipment, adjusting and transferring loads, assisting with derailment response, and performing physical work at job sites.

Driving makes up approximately 10% of the position. The majority of the job involves equipment operation, load adjustment, rigging, maintenance, and other field duties.

This role requires someone who is comfortable with an unpredictable 24/7 on-call schedule and responding to emergency assignments, including weekends and holidays.

Schedule & Compensation

  • 40 hours guaranteed each week
  • Average workweek is 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours
  • On-call 24/7 for emergency response
  • Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half
  • Per diem for qualifying assignments
  • Hotel pay for travel
  • Layover pay when applicable

Responsibilities

  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment
  • Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and safely transport equipment and materials
  • Inspect transported loads and verify required permits for overweight or oversized equipment
  • Load, unload, stage, secure, and reposition materials and equipment
  • Assist with load adjustment and transfer operations during railroad emergency assignments
  • Support rerailing, track maintenance/repair, railroad car maintenance, and related field activities as needed
  • Assist with assembly, inspection, operation, and disassembly of cranes and other equipment
  • Perform rigging and connect chains, cables, and winches during field operations
  • Operate equipment such as: Cranes Backhoes Grapple trucks Dump trucks Excavators Front-end loaders Rail-bound equipment Tractors Skid-steer loaders Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools Monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain safe and reliable operation Perform and document minor equipment maintenance and repairs, including basic mechanical tasks such as oil changes Report more complex mechanical issues for additional repair Participate in daily safety briefings and follow all required safety procedures Assist with site cleanup and return equipment, tools, parts, and supplies to the proper locations Maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas in an organized and safe condition Perform other field duties as needed to support operations

Requirements

  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Good driving record
  • Experience in construction, equipment operation, or another physically demanding labor position
  • Basic mechanical skills for minor equipment repairs
  • Ability to work safely with heavy equipment, tools, and rigging
  • Comfortable working an on-call 24/7 schedule
  • Ability to respond to emergency assignments, including weekends and holidays
  • Must successfully complete required qualification, training, and safety programs

Preferred Experience

  • 3+ years of heavy equipment operation experience
  • Experience operating backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders
  • Experience with manual-transmission equipment
  • Experience with railroad, construction, load transfer, rigging, or emergency field operations

Pre-Employment Requirements

  • Drug screen
  • Background check
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