CDL A Heavy Equipment Operator – Railroad

CDL A Heavy Equipment Operator - Railroad 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 Position Overview Looking for a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to support railroad recovery, construction, transportation, and field operations. This is a hands-on position involving driving, heavy equipment operation, rigging, material handling, and railroad work. 24/7 emergency availability is required, including weekends and holidays. Key Responsibilities Perform DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspectionsTransport trucks, machinery, materials, and equipment to and from work sitesVerify loads and required permits for oversized or overweight transportationReview work plans and participate in job-site safety meetingsLoad, unload, position, and stage equipment and materialsAssist with railroad recovery operations involving:Train rerailingLoad transfersTrack maintenance and repairsConstruction activities Help set up, inspect, and operate cranes and other heavy equipmentPerform rigging using chains, cables, and winchesAssist with equipment breakdown, transportation, and cleanup after assignmentsMonitor vehicles and equipment for safe and reliable operationPerform and document minor equipment and vehicle servicingKeep vehicles, tools, equipment, and work areas clean and organizedMaintain required parts, supplies, and componentsFollow safety procedures and required work practicesAssist other teams and departments when needed Equipment & Tools Experience with any of the following is valuable: Cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, dump trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders. Additional tools include: Hydraulic toolsWelding equipmentCutting torchesElectrical toolsHand tools Qualifications Valid Class A CDL with a good driving recordExperience in construction, heavy equipment operation, or physically demanding field workAbility to safely operate heavy equipmentAbility to complete required training, qualification testing, and safety programsComfortable working in emergency-response situations and extended-hour assignmentsAbility to perform physically demanding work in field conditionsMust be available for 24/7 emergency calls, weekends, and holidays Preferred Experience 3+ years of heavy equipment operation preferred, including experience with backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders. Equivalent relevant training and hands-on experience may be considered. Hours & Additional Compensation 40 hours guaranteed per weekTypical schedules average 60+ hours per week, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hoursWork outside Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM is paid at the applicable 1.5x overtime ratePer diem, hotel expenses for required travel, and layover pay may be available when applicableLocal and out-of-area emergency assignments may be required Pre-Employment Requirements Drug screeningBackground checkRequired qualification and safety testingCandidates should bring steel-toed boots to the interview We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.