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Railroad Track Equipment Operator - CDL-A

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Job Summary

$26 Per Hour

Kansas City, KS

CDL A

Local

2+ Years of CDL Experience

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

Railroad Track Equipment Operator - CDL-A

Location: Kansas City, MO
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly + significant overtime
Availability: 24/7 emergency on-call
Benefits: Full-time benefits
Position Overview

Hiring a Class A CDL Track Equipment Operator to support railroad track maintenance, emergency recovery, construction, and field operations. Driving is only a small part of this role. Most of the work involves heavy equipment operation, track work, material handling, and physical labor.

This position requires flexibility for emergency assignments and the ability to work extended hours.

Responsibilities

Complete DOT pre- and post-trip inspections on trucks, trailers, and equipment.
Transport equipment, materials, and machinery to and from job sites.
Inspect loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight transportation.
Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings.
Load, unload, stage, and position materials and equipment.
Perform and assist with track maintenance, track repair, new construction, grading, and railroad recovery operations.
Assist with crane setup, inspection, operation, breakdown, and transportation.
Perform rigging using chains, cables, and winches.
Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, dump trucks, tractors, skid steers, and rail-bound equipment.
Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and hand tools.
Perform basic field repairs and minor equipment maintenance, including oil changes.
Monitor equipment and vehicles to help maintain safe and reliable operation.
Complete maintenance documentation and report larger mechanical issues for further repair.
Secure and reload equipment following assignments.
Restock parts, supplies, and components as needed.
Maintain clean, organized vehicles, equipment, and work areas.
Assist other crews or departments when needed.
Follow all safety requirements and work practices.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
Basic mechanical skills for minor roadside equipment repairs.
Construction, heavy equipment, or physically demanding field-work experience.
Ability to safely operate heavy equipment.
Strong preference for candidates with manual-transmission equipment experience.
Ability to complete required qualification testing, training, and safety programs.
Comfortable working in physically demanding field conditions.
Must be available for 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to work extended hours and unpredictable schedules.

Preferred Experience

3+ years of heavy equipment operation, including experience with:
- Backhoes
- Bulldozers
- Excavators
- Front-end loaders
- Grapple trucks
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractors
- Skid-steer loaders
Railroad track maintenance, repair, construction, or recovery experience is a plus.
Equivalent training and hands-on experience may be considered.

Hours & Additional Compensation

40 hours guaranteed per week.
Typical workweeks average 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours.
Hours worked outside Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM are paid at 1.5x overtime.
Per diem, hotel expenses for required travel, and layover pay may be available when applicable.
Local and out-of-area emergency assignments may be required.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Drug screening
Background check
Required qualification and safety testing

Interview: Candidates must bring steel-toed boots.

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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