Railroad Rerail Equipment Operator – CDL-A

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 constructionOperate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loadersTransport equipment and materials to and from job sites and inspect loads, permits, trucks, trailers, and machineryComplete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with DOT requirementsAssist with crane assembly, inspection, operation, disassembly, and loadingPerform rigging using chains, cables, and winches during derailment operationsLoad, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials at job sitesUse hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand toolsPerform minor equipment and vehicle service, including basic maintenance, and report more complex repairsParticipate in job-site safety meetings and daily work planningMonitor equipment to help maintain operational readiness and minimize downtimeClean and organize vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areasRestock equipment and vehicles with required parts, supplies, and components after assignmentsSort and properly store scrap materialsAssist other departments or crews as needed Schedule & Compensation 40 hours guaranteed per weekSignificant overtime; typical weeks average 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hoursHours worked outside Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM are paid at 1.5x overtime24/7 emergency on-call availability is requiredPer diem, hotel pay for qualifying travel, and layover pay may be available Requirements Valid Class A CDL with a good driving recordExperience in construction, industrial work, or another physically demanding labor environmentAbility to operate heavy equipment safely and effectivelyAbility to complete required qualification, training, and safety programsComfortable responding to emergency calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidaysAbility 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 loadersEquivalent combinations of training and hands-on experience may be considered Pre-Employment Requirements Drug screeningBackground check Interview: Candidates should 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.