CDL-A Driver/Operator (Rerail)
Location: Kansas City, MO
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay: Starting at $26.00/hour; higher depending on experience
Schedule: Full-time | 24/7 On-Call
Benefits: Full benefits, per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable
About the Role
We are seeking a Class A CDL Driver/Operator to support emergency train derailment response and rerailing operations. While driving is only about 10% of the role, you will also operate heavy equipment, assist with rerailing and load transfer activities, perform maintenance, and support track-related work.
This is an on-call position requiring availability 24/7, including weekends and holidays. The average workweek is approximately 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching 70 hours.
Responsibilities
Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment according to company and D.O.T. requirements.
Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and safely transport equipment and materials.
Inspect loads and verify transportation permits for overweight and oversize equipment.
Participate in daily safety briefings and work planning.
Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials for rerailing, load transfer, and track work.
Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment.
Assist with rigging and connecting chains, cables, and winches during derailment operations.
Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, bulldozers, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders.
Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
Perform minor equipment and vehicle maintenance and report more complex mechanical issues.
Assist with disassembly and loading of cranes and other equipment.
Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, components, and supplies.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, vehicles, and equipment.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
Perform other physical and operational tasks as needed to support the team.
Requirements
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
Experience in construction labor or a similar physically demanding role.
Ability and willingness to operate standard construction equipment.
Must be able to perform physical labor as required.
Must pass required qualification, training, and safety programs.
Must be available 24/7 for emergency calls, including weekends and holidays.
Preferred Experience
3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Additional Details
Driving is approximately 10% of the job; this is not an over-the-road driving position.
During downtime, employees may assist in the shop with safety training and preventive maintenance (PM) on equipment.
Work may involve responding to train derailments and performing rerailing, load transfer, track maintenance/repair, and related operations.
Hours worked outside of Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at the overtime rate (1.5x).
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