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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator - Load Adjust

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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

Equipment

Tractor Trailer

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 - 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.

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