CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Rail/Derailment (On-Call)

Qualdoc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Class A CDL driver to support derailment response and railroad operations. You will transport and operate equipment, assist with rerailing, track maintenance, and load transfers.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, physically capable, and comfortable in an emergency-response environment. 60+ hours/week, with overtime and on-call availability, plus per diem and travel accommodations.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A with a good driving record.
• Experience in construction labor or a similar physically demanding role.
• Ability to pass required qualification tests, training, and safety programs.
• 24/7 availability to respond to emergency service calls.
• Ability to safely work around heavy equipment, vehicles, tools, and railroad operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment per DOT safety rules.
• Safely operate tractor-trailers to job sites and inspect loads and equipment.
• Verify transportation permits and overweight/oversize specs.
• Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings.
• Load, unload, move, and stage materials for rerailing and track work.
• Assist with assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and heavy equipment.
• Assist with rigging and connecting chains, cables, and winches during derailment response.
• Operate cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, loaders and rail equipment when qualified.
• Perform specialty lifting, rerailing, load transfers, track maintenance, repair, or construction tasks.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting torches, electrical tools, and hand tools.
• Monitor vehicles and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform basic maintenance and report complex issues.

Skills

CDL-A

Physical labor

Safety-focused

Emergency readiness

Tools

Cranes

Backhoes

Grapple trucks

Dump trucks

Excavators

Front-end loaders

Rail-bound equipment

Tractor

Skid-steer loader

Job description

Qualdoc in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Class A CDL driver to support derailment response and railroad operations. You will transport and operate equipment, assist with rerailing, track maintenance, and load transfers.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, physically capable, and comfortable in an emergency-response environment. 60+ hours/week, with overtime and on-call availability, plus per diem and travel accommodations.