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CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour — higher pay available depending on experience
Benefits: Full-time benefits
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly + significant overtime
Availability: 24/7 emergency on-call
Position Summary
Seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to support railroad emergency response, rerailing, and recovery operations. This field-based position involves commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, material handling, rigging, and hands-on railroad work.
Driving is only one part of the role. During non-emergency periods, team members may assist with equipment servicing, preventive maintenance, shop activities, and safety training.
Key Duties
- Train rerailing
- Load adjustment and transfer
- Railroad car maintenance and repair
- Track maintenance and repairs
- New track construction
- Assist with crane assembly, setup, inspection, and operation.
- Perform rigging tasks using chains, cables, and winches.
- Operate and assist with heavy equipment, including:
- Cranes
- Backhoes
- Bulldozers
- Excavators
- Front-end loaders
- Grapple trucks
- Dump trucks
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractors
- Skid-steer loaders
- Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
- Monitor trucks and equipment for safe and reliable operation.
- Complete and document minor equipment and vehicle servicing.
- Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, transportation, and post-job cleanup.
- Maintain adequate supplies, parts, and components in vehicles and equipment.
- Keep work areas, vehicles, tools, and equipment clean and organized.
- Follow all applicable safety procedures and requirements.
- Provide support to other crews and departments when needed.
Qualifications
Preferred Experience
3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience, including:
- Backhoes
- Bulldozers
- Excavators
- Front-end loaders
- Grapple trucks
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractors
- Skid-steer loaders
Equivalent combinations of relevant training and hands-on experience may be considered.
Schedule & Compensation
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Drug screening
- Background check
- Required qualification and safety testing
Interview: Candidates should bring steel-toed boots to the interview.
