About this CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Rerail role at Qualdoc
CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Rerail
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay: Starting at $26.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience
Position Overview
We are hiring a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator to support railroad emergency recovery and rerailing projects.
This is primarily a field equipment and labor position, not an over-the-road driving job. Driving typically makes up only about 10% of the work. The remainder involves operating heavy equipment, handling materials, assisting with railroad recovery activities, and performing hands-on work at job sites.
Because derailment response can happen at any time, candidates must be comfortable with 24/7 on-call availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
During periods without emergency assignments, employees may work at the shop completing equipment preventive maintenance, inspections, and safety training.
Schedule & Compensation
What You'll Do
- Cranes
- Backhoes
- Bulldozers
- Excavators
- Front-end loaders
- Grapple trucks
- Dump trucks
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractors
- Skid-steer loaders
- Assist with specialty lifting, rerailing, load transfer, track work, grading, and railroad construction activities.
- Work with hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
- Monitor vehicles and equipment and report maintenance issues.
- Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle service.
- Assist with equipment breakdown, loading, job-site cleanup, and material organization.
- Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, components, and supplies.
- Sort and place scrap materials in designated areas.
- Maintain clean and organized vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
- Follow all safety requirements and work carefully around coworkers, equipment, and changing job-site conditions.
- Assist other departments or crews when operational needs require.
Requirements
Preferred Experience
3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience, including:
- Backhoe
- Bulldozer
- Excavator
- Front-end loader
- Grapple truck
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractor
- Skid-steer loader
Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Drug screen
- Background check
Interview Requirement: Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.
