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CDL A Railroad & Heavy Equipment Operator

Qualdoc·Kansas City, MO
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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Railroad Location: Kansas City, MO Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time Starting Pay: $26.00/hour — higher pay may be available depending on experience Benefits: Full-time benefits Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly + significant overtime Availabil

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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Railroad Location: Kansas City, MO Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time Starting Pay: $26.00/hour — higher pay may be available depending on experience Benefits: Full-time benefits Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly + significant overtime Availability: 24/7 emergency on-call About the Role We are seeking a Class A CDL Heavy Equipment Operator for railroad track construction, maintenance, repair, and emergency response work. This is an active field position involving equipment operation, commercial driving, material handling, track work, and physical labor. Driving is only one part of the job. Employees will spend significant time operating machinery and assisting with railroad and construction activities.

Responsibilities

  • Perform DOT-compliant pre- and post-trip inspections.
  • Drive tractor-trailers to and from work sites and safely transport equipment and materials.
  • Inspect transported loads and verify overweight/oversize permits.
  • Attend daily safety briefings and review work plans before beginning assignments.
  • Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials.
  • Support train derailment recovery, rerailing, load transfers, and track maintenance, repair, and construction.
  • Assist with crane setup, inspection, assembly, and operation.
  • Perform rigging using chains, cables, and winches.
  • Operate heavy equipment when qualified, including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and other construction equipment.
  • Perform specialty lifting, rerailing, grading, load transfer, and track-related work.
  • Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
  • Monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain safe and reliable operation.
  • Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle servicing.
  • Report more complex mechanical issues to the appropriate supervisor.
  • Assist with equipment disassembly and loading after assignments.
  • Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, components, and supplies.
  • Clean and organize vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
  • Assist other departments when operational needs require.
  • Follow all required safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
  • Construction labor or comparable physically demanding work experience.
  • Ability to safely operate heavy equipment.
  • Ability to pass required qualification testing and training programs.
  • Comfortable performing physical labor in field conditions.
  • Willingness to respond to emergency calls and work extended hours.
  • Must be available 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
  • Pre-employment drug screening
  • Background check
  • Required qualification and safety testing
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