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CDL-A Driver/Operator (Rerail)
otherKansas City, MO
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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
About the role
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.
- Drug screen
- Background check
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