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CDL A Heavy Equipment Operator – Railroad
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
Looking for a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to support railroad recovery, construction, transportation, and field operations. This is a hands-on position involving driving, heavy equipment operation, rigging, material handling, and railroad work.
24/7 emergency availability is required, including weekends and holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Train rerailing
- Load transfers
- Track maintenance and repairs
- Construction activities
- Help set up, inspect, and operate cranes and other heavy equipment.
- Perform rigging using chains, cables, and winches.
- Assist with equipment breakdown, transportation, and cleanup after assignments.
- Monitor vehicles and equipment for safe and reliable operation.
- Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle servicing.
- Keep vehicles, tools, equipment, and work areas clean and organized.
- Maintain required parts, supplies, and components.
- Follow safety procedures and required work practices.
- Assist other teams and departments when needed.
Equipment & Tools
Experience with any of the following is valuable:
Cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, dump trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders.
Additional tools include:
- Hydraulic tools
- Welding equipment
- Cutting torches
- Electrical tools
- Hand tools
Qualifications
Preferred Experience
3+ years of heavy equipment operation preferred, including experience with backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders.
Equivalent relevant training and hands-on experience may be considered.
