CDL-A Equipment Operator – Railroad Operations

CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Railroad Recovery Location: Kansas City, MO Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Starting Pay: $26.00/hour; higher depending on experience Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly, with significant overtime. Average workweeks are 60+ hours and may reach 70 hours. Availability: On-call 24/7, including weekends and holidays Job Overview We are hiring a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator to support railroad recovery, derailment response, track repair, and equipment transport. This hands-on position combines heavy equipment operation, mechanical work, and physical labor. Driving makes up approximately 10% of the job; most time is spent operating equipment, assisting field crews, and maintaining readiness for emergency assignments. Employees receive cross-training in rerailing, track maintenance, and load adjustment. During downtime, duties include safety training and preventive maintenance (PM) on equipment.