CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator

Location: Kansas City, MO | Job Type: Direct Hire

About the role

Seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Operator for railroad emergency response, construction, and field operations. This position involves much more than driving—you will also operate heavy equipment, move materials, assist with railroad recovery work, and perform hands-on equipment and job-site support. Employees must be available for 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Complete DOT-required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment
• Drive and transport machinery, materials, and equipment to and from work locations
• Check loads and confirm permits for oversized or overweight transportation
• Participate in safety meetings and review job plans before starting work
• Load, unload, position, and stage equipment and materials
• Support railroad emergency and recovery operations, including train rerailing, load transfers, track maintenance, track repairs, and related construction work
• Help set up, inspect, and operate cranes and other heavy equipment
• Perform rigging activities using chains, cables, and winches
• Assist with equipment disassembly, transportation, and job-site cleanup
• Monitor equipment and vehicles for safe and reliable operation
• Perform and record minor vehicle and equipment servicing
• Keep vehicles, tools, equipment, and work areas clean and organized
• Maintain necessary parts, supplies, and components in vehicles and equipment
• Follow required safety procedures and work practices
• Provide support to other teams and departments as needed
• Travel locally and out-of-area for emergency assignments as required

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record
• Experience in construction, heavy equipment operation, or physically demanding field work
• Ability to safely and effectively operate heavy equipment
• Ability to complete required training, qualification, and safety programs
• Strong willingness to work in emergency-response conditions and extended-hour assignments
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in the field
• Must be available for 24/7 emergency calls, including weekends and holidays

Qualifications

• 3+