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

Qualdoc

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 44,000

Full time

33 hours ago
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Overtime opportunities
Per diem
Travel hotel expenses

Job summary

Qualdoc seeks a Class A CDL Equipment Operator for railroad emergency response, construction, and field operations in Kansas City, MO. You will operate heavy equipment, move materials, and support recovery work while performing hands-on site tasks with safety in mind.

Applicants must be available for 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays; training and safety compliance are essential. The role requires strong physical fitness and the ability to work in challenging conditions.

Qualifications

  • Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
  • Experience in construction, heavy equipment operation, or physically demanding field work.
  • Ability to safely operate heavy equipment and follow safety programs.
  • Willingness to work in emergency-response conditions and extended hours.
  • Available for 24/7 emergency calls, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Perform DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks and equipment.
  • Drive and transport machinery to and from work sites.
  • Load, unload, and stage equipment and materials.
  • Support railroad emergency and recovery operations.
  • Operate cranes and other heavy equipment safely.
  • Maintain clean, organized work areas and report issues.

Skills

CDL Class A
Heavy equipment
Emergency-response
Safety training
Physically demanding
24/7 availability

Education

CDL Training

Tools

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

Job description

Qualdoc seeks a Class A CDL Equipment Operator for railroad emergency response, construction, and field operations in Kansas City, MO. You will operate heavy equipment, move materials, and support recovery work while performing hands-on site tasks with safety in mind.

Applicants must be available for 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays; training and safety compliance are essential. The role requires strong physical fitness and the ability to work in challenging conditions.

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