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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Railroad

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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Railroad

Location: Kansas City, MO Job Type: Direct Hire Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay 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

Position Overview

Seeking a Class A CDL Heavy Equipment Operator for railroad recovery, load adjustment, track work, and field operations. This is a hands-on position where driving is a small part of the job. The majority of the work involves operating equipment, material handling, physical labor, and supporting emergency railroad operations.

24/7 on-call availability is required, including weekends and holidays.

What You'll Do

  • Complete DOT pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
  • Transport equipment and materials to job sites and verify oversized/overweight permits.
  • Load, unload, stage, and position equipment and materials.
  • Support rerailing, load adjustment/transfer, track repair, maintenance, and new construction.
  • Assist with crane setup, inspection, operation, and breakdown.
  • Perform rigging with chains, cables, and winches.
  • Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, tractors, skid steers, and rail-bound equipment.
  • Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and hand tools.
  • Perform basic field equipment maintenance, including minor repairs and oil changes.
  • Monitor equipment and vehicles for safe operation and readiness.
  • Participate in safety meetings, training, and preventive maintenance activities.
  • Reload and secure equipment after assignments and help clean work areas.
  • Restock parts, supplies, and equipment at the end of assignments.
  • Assist other crews or departments as needed.

Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
  • Basic mechanical skills for minor equipment repairs in the field.
  • Experience in construction, heavy equipment operation, or physically demanding labor.
  • Comfortable operating heavy equipment and working around railroad operations.
  • Strong preference for candidates experienced with manual-transmission equipment.
  • Able to complete required qualification testing, training, and safety programs.
  • Comfortable working extended hours and responding to emergency calls.
  • Available 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work in varying field conditions.

Preferred Experience

  • 3+ years of heavy equipment operation, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders.
  • Experience with railroad, rerailing, track maintenance, load transfer, or similar field operations is a plus.
  • Equivalent training and hands-on experience may be considered.

Hours & Additional Compensation

  • 40 hours guaranteed each week.
  • Typical workweeks average 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours.
  • Hours outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at 1.5x overtime.
  • Per diem, hotel expenses for required travel, and layover pay may be available when applicable.
  • Emergency assignments may require local or out-of-area travel.

Pre-Employment Requirements

  • Drug screening
  • Background check
  • Required qualification and safety testing
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