CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator — Rail & 24/7 Recovery

Qualdoc; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Qualdoc is seeking a CDL A Heavy Equipment Operator to support railroad recovery, construction, transportation, and field operations in West Chicago, IL. The role is hands-on, involving driving heavy equipment, rigging, material handling, and railroad work.

Responsibilities include safe vehicle and equipment operation, inspections, and participation in safety meetings. Candidates must be available for 24/7 emergency calls, weekends, and holidays, and possess a valid CDL with a clean driving

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
• Experience in construction, heavy equipment operation, or physically demanding field work.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to complete required training, qualification testing, and safety programs.
• Comfortable working in emergency-response situations and extended-hour assignments.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in field conditions.
• Must be available for 24/7 emergency calls, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Transport trucks, machinery, materials, and equipment to and from work sites.
• Verify loads and required permits for oversized or overweight transportation.
• Review work plans and participate in job-site safety meetings.
• Load, unload, position, and stage equipment and materials.
• Assist with railroad recovery operations: train rerailing, load transfers, track maintenance, construction.
• Help set up, inspect, and operate cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Perform rigging using chains, cables, and winches.
• Assist with equipment breakdown, transportation, and cleanup after assignments.
• Monitor vehicles and equipment for safe operation.
• Perform and document minor equipment servicing.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Class A CDL

Heavy equipment operation

Safety training

24/7 emergency readiness

Tools

Cranes

Backhoes

Bulldozers

Excavators

Front-end loaders

Grapple trucks

Rail-bound equipment

Tractors

Skid-steer loaders

Job description

Qualdoc is seeking a CDL A Heavy Equipment Operator to support railroad recovery, construction, transportation, and field operations in West Chicago, IL. The role is hands-on, involving driving heavy equipment, rigging, material handling, and railroad work.

Responsibilities include safe vehicle and equipment operation, inspections, and participation in safety meetings. Candidates must be available for 24/7 emergency calls, weekends, and holidays, and possess a valid CDL with a clean driving