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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator - Kansas City, MO

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Job Summary

$26 Per Hour

Kansas City, KS

CDL A

Local

2+ Years of CDL Experience

paid time off

layover pay

full time

Job Details

Handling Type

Touch Freight (Heavy Touch, Tarping)

Transmission Type

Automatic

Job Requirements

CDL Class

CDL A

CDL Experience

2+ years

Full Description

CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator - Kansas City, MO

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience
Position Summary

We're looking for a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator to assist with urgent field recovery and equipment operations in the Kansas City area. This role combines limited commercial driving with hands-on equipment operation, rigging, lifting, and physical labor. Applicants should be mechanically inclined and prepared to respond to emergency assignments on short notice.

Schedule & Compensation

40 hours guaranteed per week
Significant overtime; average workweeks are 60+ hours
On-call availability 24/7, including weekends and holidays
Hours outside Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., paid at time-and-a-half
Additional compensation may include per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable
Benefits included

Responsibilities

Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
Transport equipment to and from job sites and ensure loads and permits meet transportation requirements.
Assist with field recovery, heavy lifting, load transfers, and equipment positioning.
Operate cranes, excavators, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, and other heavy equipment when qualified.
Assist with equipment assembly and rigging using chains, cables, and winches.
Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and hand tools.
Perform basic mechanical maintenance and document service completed.
Take part in safety briefings, equipment checks, site cleanup, and restocking.
Follow all safety procedures and keep equipment and work areas organized.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
Construction labor, equipment operation, or other physically demanding work experience.
Basic mechanical ability and willingness to perform minor equipment repairs.
Ability to work outdoors, handle physical tasks, and respond to emergency assignments.
Availability for 24/7 callouts, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to complete required training and safety qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience operating manual-transmission vehicles or equipment.
Three or more years of experience with heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, bulldozers, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, tractors, or skid-steers.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Background check
Pre-employment drug screen

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.

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