CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator — 24/7 Rail Emergency

Qualdoc

West Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 70,000

Full time

36 hours ago
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Job summary

Qualdoc in West Chicago, IL seeks a Class A CDL Equipment Operator for railroad emergency response, construction, and field operations. This role involves operating heavy equipment, moving materials, and supporting recovery work on job sites.

You must be available for 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays; training and safety programs must be completed; some travel to local and area assignments may be required. Local work and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

  • Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
  • Experience in construction, heavy equipment operation, or physically demanding field work.
  • Ability to safely and effectively operate heavy equipment.
  • Ability to complete required training, qualification, and safety programs.
  • Strong willingness to work in emergency-response conditions and extended-hour assignments.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work in the field.
  • Must be available for 24/5 emergency calls, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Complete DOT-required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
  • Drive and transport machinery, materials, and equipment to and from work locations.
  • Check loads and confirm permits for oversized or overweight transportation.
  • Participate in safety meetings and review job plans before starting work.
  • Load, unload, position, and stage equipment and materials.
  • Support railroad emergency and recovery operations, including train rerailing, load transfers, track maintenance and repairs, and related construction work.
  • Help set up, inspect, and operate cranes and other heavy equipment.
  • Perform rigging activities using chains, cables, and winches.
  • Assist with equipment disassembly, transportation, and job-site cleanup.
  • Monitor equipment and vehicles for safe and reliable operation.
  • Perform and record minor vehicle and equipment servicing.
  • Keep vehicles, tools, equipment, and work areas clean and organized.

Skills

CDL driving
Construction experience
Heavy equipment operation
Safety training
Emergency-response mindset
Physical stamina
24/5 availability

Tools

Cranes
Backhoes
Bulldozers
Excavators
Front-end loaders
Grapple trucks
Rail-bound equipment
Tractors
Skid-steer loaders

Job description

Qualdoc in West Chicago, IL seeks a Class A CDL Equipment Operator for railroad emergency response, construction, and field operations. This role involves operating heavy equipment, moving materials, and supporting recovery work on job sites.

You must be available for 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays; training and safety programs must be completed; some travel to local and area assignments may be required. Local work and safety compliance are essential.

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