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
Position Overview
We are hiring a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to support railroad track construction, maintenance, repair, and emergency response projects.
This is a hands-on field position. Driving is only a small part of the job; employees will also operate heavy equipment, assist with track work, handle materials, and perform physical labor at job sites.
Responsibilities
Complete pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT requirements.
Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites.
Inspect loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight equipment.
Participate in daily work planning and safety meetings.
Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials for track and railroad projects.
Assist with railroad track maintenance, repair, construction, grading, and related field work.
Support load adjustment and transfer operations.
Help assemble, inspect, and operate cranes and other equipment.
Assist with rigging using chains, cables, and winches.
Operate equipment such as:
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 equipment and vehicles for safe and reliable operation.
Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle maintenance.
Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, and job-site cleanup.
Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, components, and supplies.
Maintain clean and organized vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Assist other teams or departments when needed.
Requirements
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a good driving record.
Construction labor, heavy equipment, or other physically demanding work experience.
Ability to operate heavy equipment safely.
Ability to complete required qualification, training, and safety programs.
Must be available 24/7 for emergency calls, including weekends and holidays.
Comfortable performing physical labor and working extended hours when needed.
Preferred Experience
3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience, including:
Backhoe
Bulldozer
Excavator
Front-end loader
Grapple truck
Rail-bound equipment
Tractor
Skid-steer loader
Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Schedule & Compensation
40 hours guaranteed per week.
Typical weeks average 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours.
Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half overtime rates.
Additional compensation may include per diem, hotel expenses for travel, and layover pay, when applicable.
24/7 on-call availability is required for emergency response.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Drug screening
Background check
Required qualification and safety testing
Interview: Candidates should bring steel-toed boots to the interview.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Kansas City, MO
Skills
Background Investigationunmatched
Backhoe Loaderunmatched
Bulldozerunmatched
CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
Class A Licenseunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Supportunmatched
Craneunmatched
Disassemblersunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Dump Truck/Tipperunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Emergency Responseunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Excavatorunmatched
Hand Toolsunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
High Availabilityunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Loading/Unloadingunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Material Movingunmatched
On Callunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Plan Meetingsunmatched
Project Planningunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Railroad Constructionunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Skid Steer Loaderunmatched
Training Programunmatched
Truck Driverunmatched
Weldingunmatched
Wheel/Front-End Loaderunmatched
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