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Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL-A
Location: West Chicago, IL
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour (Higher pay available depending on experience)
Schedule: Full-Time | 24/7 On-Call
Job Overview
We are seeking a 
Class A CDL Heavy Equipment Operator
 to support emergency railroad recovery and rerailing operations throughout the region.
This is 
not an over-the-road driving position
. Driving typically accounts for only about 
10% of the job
. The majority of the work involves operating heavy construction equipment, handling materials, assisting with rerailing and track work, and performing physical labor at job sites.
When not responding to emergency calls, team members may work at the shop completing equipment maintenance, safety training, inspections, and preventive maintenance.
40 hours are guaranteed each week
, with significant overtime. The average workweek is approximately 
60+ hours
, with some weeks reaching 70 hours.
Compensation
Starting pay: 
$26.00/hour
, with higher pay available depending on experience
Hours worked outside Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM are paid at 
1.5x overtime
Per diem
Hotel expenses for travel
Layover pay when applicable
What You'll Do
Respond to railroad derailment and emergency recovery assignments, including weekends and holidays.
Complete DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
Transport equipment and materials to and from work sites and verify loads and transportation permits.
Operate heavy equipment when qualified, including 
cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, bulldozers, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders
.
Load, unload, stage, secure, and relocate equipment and materials.
Assist with 
rerailing operations, load adjustment/transfer, railroad car maintenance and repair, and track maintenance, repair, grading, and new construction
.
Assist with crane assembly, inspection, setup, and operation.
Perform rigging activities using 
chains, cables, and winches
.
Use 
hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools
.
Monitor vehicles and equipment for safe and reliable operation.
Perform minor equipment and vehicle servicing and report more complex mechanical issues to the appropriate supervisor.
Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, job-site cleanup, and material organization.
Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, supplies, and components when returning to the home location.
Follow all safety procedures and maintain clean, organized work areas, vehicles, and equipment.
Work cooperatively with other departments and perform additional duties as needed.
Requirements
Valid Class A CDL
 with a good driving record.
Experience in construction, heavy equipment operation, or another physically demanding labor environment.
Ability and willingness to work in an 
on-call, 24/7 emergency response environment
, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to successfully complete required qualification, training, and safety programs.
Comfortable performing physical labor and working around heavy machinery.
3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience preferred
, including experience with backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Drug screen
Background check
Interview Requirement: Candidates should bring steel-toed boots to the interview.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

<html><body>Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL-A Location: West Chicago, IL Job Type: Direct Hire Starting Pay: $26.00/hour (Higher pay available depending on experience) Schedule: Full-Time | 24/7 On-Call Job Overview We are seeking a Class A CDL Heavy Equipment Operator to support emergency railroad recovery and rerailing operations throughout the region. This is not an over-the-road driving position. Driving typically accounts for only about 10% of the job. The majority of the work involves operating heavy construction equipment, handling materials, assisting with rerailing and track work, and performing physical labor at job sites. When not responding to emergency calls, team members may work at the shop completing equipment maintenance, safety training, inspections, and preventive maintenance. 40 hours are guaranteed each week, with significant overtime. The average workweek is approximately 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching 70 hours. Compensation <ul><li>Starting pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience</li><li>Hours worked outside Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM are paid at 1.5x overtime</li><li>Per diem</li><li>Hotel expenses for travel</li><li>Layover pay when applicable</li></ul> What You'll Do <ul><li>Respond to railroad derailment and emergency recovery assignments, including weekends and holidays.</li><li>Complete DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.</li><li>Transport equipment and materials to and from work sites and verify loads and transportation permits.</li><li>Operate heavy equipment when qualified, including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, bulldozers, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders.</li><li>Load, unload, stage, secure, and relocate equipment and materials.</li><li>Assist with rerailing operations, load adjustment/transfer, railroad car maintenance and repair, and track maintenance, repair, grading, and new construction.</li><li>Assist with crane assembly, inspection, setup, and operation.</li><li>Perform rigging activities using chains, cables, and winches.</li><li>Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.</li><li>Monitor vehicles and equipment for safe and reliable operation.</li><li>Perform minor equipment and vehicle servicing and report more complex mechanical issues to the appropriate supervisor.</li><li>Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, job-site cleanup, and material organization.</li><li>Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, supplies, and components when returning to the home location.</li><li>Follow all safety procedures and maintain clean, organized work areas, vehicles, and equipment.</li><li>Work cooperatively with other departments and perform additional duties as needed.</li></ul> Requirements <ul><li>Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.</li><li>Experience in construction, heavy equipment operation, or another physically demanding labor environment.</li><li>Ability and willingness to work in an on-call, 24/7 emergency response environment, including weekends and holidays.</li><li>Ability to successfully complete required qualification, training, and safety programs.</li><li>Comfortable performing physical labor and working around heavy machinery.</li><li>3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience preferred, including experience with backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.</li></ul> Pre-Employment Requirements <ul><li>Drug screen</li><li>Background check</li></ul> Interview Requirement: Candidates should bring steel-toed boots to the interview. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</body></html>

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