CDL-A Driver/Operator (Rerail)

Lever, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Per diem

Hotel pay for travel

Layover pay when applicable

Job summary

Lever, Inc. is seeking a Class A CDL Driver/Operator to support emergency derailment response and rerailing operations in Kansas City, MO. The role involves operating heavy equipment and performing track-related tasks, with about 10% driving and 60+ hour weeks on a 24/7 on-call schedule.

Responsibilities include inspections, load handling, crane and equipment operation, and safety briefings. Candidates must meet CDL-A requirements and be prepared for continuous physical labor and shift work,

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A with a good driving record.
• Experience in construction labor or a similar physically demanding role.
• Willingness to operate standard construction equipment.
• Ability to perform physical labor as required.
• Must pass required qualification, training, and safety programs.
• Available 24/7 for emergency calls, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment per company and DOT requirements.
• Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and transport equipment and materials.
• Inspect loads and verify transportation permits for overweight/oversize equipment.
• Participate in daily safety briefings and work planning.
• Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials for rerailing, load transfer, and track work.
• Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Rig and connect chains, cables, and winches during derailment operations.
• Operate cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, loaders, bulldozers, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
• Perform minor equipment and vehicle maintenance and report complex issues.
• Assist with disassembly and loading of cranes and other equipment.
• Restock vehicles and equipment with parts and supplies.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas, vehicles, and equipment.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other physical/operational tasks as needed.

Skills

CDL-A driving

Physical labor

Equipment operation

Safety programs

24/7 availability

Tools

Backhoes

Bulldozers

Excavators

Front-end loaders

Grapple trucks

Rail-bound equipment

Tractors

Skid-steer loaders

Cranes

Job description

CDL-A Driver/Operator (Rerail)

Location: Kansas City, MO
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay: Starting at $26.00/hour; higher depending on experience
Schedule: Full-time | 24/7 On-Call
Benefits: Full benefits, per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable

About the Role

We are seeking a Class A CDL Driver/Operator to support emergency train derailment response and rerailing operations. While driving is only about 10% of the role, you will also operate heavy equipment, assist with rerailing and load transfer activities, perform maintenance, and support track-related work.

This is an on-call position requiring availability 24/7, including weekends and holidays. The average workweek is approximately 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching 70 hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment according to company and D.O.T. requirements.
• Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and safely transport equipment and materials.
• Inspect loads and verify transportation permits for overweight and oversize equipment.
• Participate in daily safety briefings and work planning.
• Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials for rerailing, load transfer, and track work.
• Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Assist with rigging and connecting chains, cables, and winches during derailment operations.
• Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, bulldozers, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
• Perform minor equipment and vehicle maintenance and report more complex mechanical issues.
• Assist with disassembly and loading of cranes and other equipment.
• Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, components, and supplies.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, vehicles, and equipment.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other physical and operational tasks as needed to support the team.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
• Experience in construction labor or a similar physically demanding role.
• Ability and willingness to operate standard construction equipment.
• Must be able to perform physical labor as required.
• Must pass required qualification, training, and safety programs.
• Must be available 24/7 for emergency calls, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Additional Details

• Driving is approximately 10% of the job; this is not an over-the-road driving position.
• During downtime, employees may assist in the shop with safety training and preventive maintenance (PM) on equipment.
• Work may involve responding to train derailments and performing rerailing, load transfer, track maintenance/repair, and related operations.
• Hours worked outside of Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM are paid at the overtime rate (1.5x).

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Drug screen
• Background check

Interview Requirement: Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.