Railroad Heavy Equipment Operator – CDL-A

Railroad Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL-A 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 Seeking a Class A CDL Heavy Equipment Operator for railroad recovery, construction, transportation, and field work. This hands-on role combines CDL driving, heavy equipment operation, rigging, material handling, and railroad maintenance. Responsibilities 24/7 emergency availability is required, including weekends and holidays. Complete DOT-required pre- and post-trip inspectionsDrive and transport trucks, machinery, materials, and equipment to job sitesInspect loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight transportationParticipate in work planning and daily safety meetingsLoad, unload, stage, and position equipment and materialsSupport train rerailing, load transfers, track maintenance/repair, and railroad constructionAssist with the setup, inspection, and operation of cranes and other equipmentPerform rigging with chains, cables, and winchesAssist with equipment breakdown, loading, transportation, and site cleanupMonitor equipment and vehicles for safe operation and readinessPerform and document minor equipment and vehicle maintenanceUse hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and hand toolsKeep vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas clean and organizedRestock parts, supplies, and components as neededFollow safety procedures and assist other teams when required Equipment Experience Experience with any of the following is preferred: Cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, dump trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders. 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 extended hours and responding to emergency situationsAble to perform physically demanding work in field conditionsAvailable for 24/7 emergency calls, weekends, and holidays Preferred: 3+ years of heavy equipment operation, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders. Equivalent training and hands-on experience may be considered. Hours & Additional Compensation 40 hours guaranteed each weekTypical workweeks average 60+ hours, with some reaching approximately 70 hoursHours worked outside Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM are paid at 1.5x overtimePer 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 testing Interview: Candidates must bring steel-toed boots. 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.