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

Qualdoc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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.