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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Railroad Recovery

Location: Kansas City, MO
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour; higher depending on experience
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly, with significant overtime. Average workweeks are 60+ hours and may reach 70 hours.
Availability: On-call 24/7, including weekends and holidays

Job Overview

We are hiring a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator to support railroad recovery, derailment response, track repair, and equipment transport. This hands-on position combines heavy equipment operation, mechanical work, and physical labor. Driving makes up approximately 10% of the job; most time is spent operating equipment, assisting field crews, and maintaining readiness for emergency assignments.

Employees receive cross-training in rerailing, track maintenance, and load adjustment. During downtime, duties include safety training and preventive maintenance (PM) on equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Drive tractor-trailers to transport equipment and materials to and from job sites; complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations.

  • Inspect loads, verify transportation permits, and confirm requirements for oversized and overweight equipment.

  • Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, dump trucks, skid steers, and rail-bound equipment, as qualified.

  • Assist with railroad rerailing, load adjustment and transfer, railroad car maintenance, track repairs, grading, and railroad construction.

  • Load, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials at job sites.

  • Assist with crane assembly, inspections, rigging, and the use of chains, cables, and winches during recovery operations.

  • Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools to complete field assignments.

  • Perform basic mechanical maintenance, including minor roadside repairs and routine preventive maintenance; report more complex issues to the shop manager or foreman.

  • Participate in job briefings and safety meetings, follow work plans, and maintain awareness of coworkers and surrounding equipment.

  • Clean job sites, organize tools, restock vehicles and equipment, and prepare supplies for future assignments.

  • Support other departments as needed and maintain safe, clean, and operational equipment.

  • Required Qualifications

  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) and a good driving record.

  • Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to perform minor repairs such as an oil change.

  • Experience in construction labor or another physically demanding role.

  • Ability to operate standard construction equipment and perform hands-on fieldwork.

  • Availability for emergency callouts at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

  • Ability to complete required qualification tests, training, and safety programs.

  • Commitment to safe work practices in a demanding industrial environment.

  • Preferred Qualifications

    • Three or more years of experience operating heavy equipment, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders.

    • Experience driving equipment with a manual transmission.

    • Previous experience in railroad operations, construction, equipment maintenance, or emergency field response.

    Compensation and Benefits

    • 40 hours of work guaranteed each week, with substantial overtime opportunities.

    • Hours worked outside the regular Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule are paid at the applicable overtime rate of time-and-a-half.

    • Per diem, hotel accommodations or hotel pay for qualifying travel, and layover pay when applicable.

    • Benefits package available through direct hire.

    Employment Requirements

    • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

    • Steel-toed boots are required for the interview.

    • Must be able to work in an emergency-response environment where assignments and schedules can change with little notice.

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