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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator - Load Adjust
Location:
 Kansas City, MO
Job Type:
 Direct Hire
Starting Pay:
 $26.00/hour - higher pay may be available depending on experience
Schedule:
 40 hours guaranteed weekly + significant overtime
Travel:
 Local and out-of-area emergency assignments
Benefits:
 Full-time position with benefits
Job Overview
We are seeking a 
CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator
 to support railroad emergency response and field operations. This hands-on position involves transporting and operating equipment, adjusting and transferring loads, assisting with derailment response, and performing physical work at job sites.
Driving makes up approximately 10% of the position.
 The majority of the job involves equipment operation, load adjustment, rigging, maintenance, and other field duties.
This role requires someone who is comfortable with an 
unpredictable 24/7 on-call schedule
 and responding to emergency assignments, including weekends and holidays.
Schedule & Compensation
40 hours guaranteed each week
Average workweek is 
60+ hours
, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours
On-call 24/7 for emergency response
Hours worked outside Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half
Per diem for qualifying assignments
Hotel pay for travel
Layover pay when applicable
Responsibilities
Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment
Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and safely transport equipment and materials
Inspect transported loads and verify required permits for overweight or oversized equipment
Load, unload, stage, secure, and reposition materials and equipment
Assist with 
load adjustment and transfer operations
 during railroad emergency assignments
Support rerailing, track maintenance/repair, railroad car maintenance, and related field activities as needed
Assist with assembly, inspection, operation, and disassembly of cranes and other equipment
Perform rigging and connect chains, cables, and winches during field operations
Operate equipment such as:
Cranes
Backhoes
Grapple trucks
Dump trucks
Excavators
Front-end loaders
Rail-bound equipment
Tractors
Skid-steer loaders
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 maintenance and repairs, including basic mechanical tasks such as oil changes
Report more complex mechanical issues for additional repair
Participate in daily safety briefings and follow all required safety procedures
Assist with site cleanup and return equipment, tools, parts, and supplies to the proper locations
Maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas in an organized and safe condition
Perform other field duties as needed to support operations
Requirements
Valid 
Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Good driving record
Experience in construction, equipment operation, or another physically demanding labor position
Basic mechanical skills for minor equipment repairs
Ability to work safely with heavy equipment, tools, and rigging
Comfortable working an 
on-call 24/7 schedule
Ability to respond to emergency assignments, including weekends and holidays
Must successfully complete required qualification, training, and safety programs
Preferred Experience
3+ years of heavy equipment operation experience
Experience operating backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders
Experience with 
manual-transmission equipment
Experience with railroad, construction, load transfer, rigging, or emergency field operations
Pre-Employment Requirements
Drug screen
Background check
Interview Requirement:
 Candidates must 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>CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator - Load Adjust Location: Kansas City, MO Job Type: Direct Hire Starting Pay: $26.00/hour - higher pay may be available depending on experience Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly + significant overtime Travel: Local and out-of-area emergency assignments Benefits: Full-time position with benefits Job Overview We are seeking a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator to support railroad emergency response and field operations. This hands-on position involves transporting and operating equipment, adjusting and transferring loads, assisting with derailment response, and performing physical work at job sites. Driving makes up approximately 10% of the position. The majority of the job involves equipment operation, load adjustment, rigging, maintenance, and other field duties. This role requires someone who is comfortable with an unpredictable 24/7 on-call schedule and responding to emergency assignments, including weekends and holidays. Schedule &amp; Compensation <ul><li>40 hours guaranteed each week</li><li>Average workweek is 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours</li><li>On-call 24/7 for emergency response</li><li>Hours worked outside Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half</li><li>Per diem for qualifying assignments</li><li>Hotel pay for travel</li><li>Layover pay when applicable</li></ul> Responsibilities <ul><li>Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment</li><li>Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and safely transport equipment and materials</li><li>Inspect transported loads and verify required permits for overweight or oversized equipment</li><li>Load, unload, stage, secure, and reposition materials and equipment</li><li>Assist with load adjustment and transfer operations during railroad emergency assignments</li><li>Support rerailing, track maintenance/repair, railroad car maintenance, and related field activities as needed</li><li>Assist with assembly, inspection, operation, and disassembly of cranes and other equipment</li><li>Perform rigging and connect chains, cables, and winches during field operations</li><li>Operate equipment such as:<ul><li>Cranes</li><li>Backhoes</li><li>Grapple trucks</li><li>Dump trucks</li><li>Excavators</li><li>Front-end loaders</li><li>Rail-bound equipment</li><li>Tractors</li><li>Skid-steer loaders</li></ul></li><li>Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools</li><li>Monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain safe and reliable operation</li><li>Perform and document minor equipment maintenance and repairs, including basic mechanical tasks such as oil changes</li><li>Report more complex mechanical issues for additional repair</li><li>Participate in daily safety briefings and follow all required safety procedures</li><li>Assist with site cleanup and return equipment, tools, parts, and supplies to the proper locations</li><li>Maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas in an organized and safe condition</li><li>Perform other field duties as needed to support operations</li></ul> Requirements <ul><li>Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)</li><li>Good driving record</li><li>Experience in construction, equipment operation, or another physically demanding labor position</li><li>Basic mechanical skills for minor equipment repairs</li><li>Ability to work safely with heavy equipment, tools, and rigging</li><li>Comfortable working an on-call 24/7 schedule</li><li>Ability to respond to emergency assignments, including weekends and holidays</li><li>Must successfully complete required qualification, training, and safety programs</li></ul> Preferred Experience <ul><li>3+ years of heavy equipment operation experience</li><li>Experience operating backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders</li><li>Experience with manual-transmission equipment</li><li>Experience with railroad, construction, load transfer, rigging, or emergency field operations</li></ul> Pre-Employment Requirements <ul><li>Drug screen</li><li>Background check</li></ul> Interview Requirement: Candidates must 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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