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Railroad Rerail Equipment Operator – CDL-A

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Railroad Rerail Equipment Operator – CDL-A

Location: Minneapolis, MN Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Pay: Starting at $26.00/hour; higher pay available depending on experience Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly + significant overtime Availability: 24/7 emergency on-call Benefits: Full-time benefits

Position Overview

We are hiring a CDL-A Equipment Operator to support railroad emergency response and rerailing operations. This is a hands-on position that combines heavy equipment operation, CDL driving, equipment maintenance, and physical job-site work.

Driving is approximately 10% of the role. Candidates must be comfortable with 24/7 emergency on-call work, including weekends and holidays.

What You'll Do

  • Respond to train derailments and assist with rerailing, load transfer, and railroad track repair or construction.
  • Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders.
  • Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites and inspect loads, permits, trucks, trailers, and machinery.
  • Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with DOT requirements.
  • Assist with crane assembly, inspection, operation, disassembly, and loading.
  • Perform rigging using chains, cables, and winches during derailment operations.
  • Load, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials at job sites.
  • Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
  • Perform minor equipment and vehicle service, including basic maintenance, and report more complex repairs.
  • Participate in job-site safety meetings and daily work planning.
  • Monitor equipment to help maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime.
  • Clean and organize vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
  • Restock equipment and vehicles with required parts, supplies, and components after assignments.
  • Sort and properly store scrap materials.
  • Assist other departments or crews as needed.

Schedule & Compensation

  • 40 hours guaranteed per week
  • Significant overtime; typical weeks average 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours.
  • Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at 1.5x overtime.
  • 24/7 emergency on-call availability is required.
  • Per diem, hotel pay for qualifying travel, and layover pay may be available.

Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
  • Experience in construction, industrial work, or another physically demanding labor environment.
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and effectively.
  • Ability to complete required qualification, training, and safety programs.
  • Comfortable responding to emergency calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to perform physical job-site work and work safely around heavy equipment.

Preferred Experience

  • 3+ years operating heavy equipment, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders.
  • Equivalent combinations of training and hands-on experience may be considered.

Pre-Employment Requirements

  • Drug screening
  • Background check
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