CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Load Adjust

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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Load Adjust

Location: Kansas City, MO
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour — higher pay may be available depending on experience
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly + significant overtime
Travel: Local and out-of-area emergency assignments
Benefits: Full-time position with benefits

Job Overview

We are seeking a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator to support railroad emergency response and field operations. This hands-on position involves transporting and operating equipment, adjusting and transferring loads, assisting with derailment response, and performing physical work at job sites.

Driving makes up approximately 10% of the position. The majority of the job involves equipment operation, load adjustment, rigging, maintenance, and other field duties.

This role requires someone who is comfortable with an unpredictable 24/7 on-call schedule and responding to emergency assignments, including weekends and holidays.

Schedule & Compensation

  • 40 hours guaranteed each week
  • Average workweek is 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours
  • On-call 24/7 for emergency response
  • Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half
  • Per diem for qualifying assignments
  • Hotel pay for travel
  • Layover pay when applicable

Responsibilities

  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment
  • Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and safely transport equipment and materials
  • Inspect transported loads and verify required permits for overweight or oversized equipment
  • Load, unload, stage, secure, and reposition materials and equipment
  • Assist with load adjustment and transfer operations during railroad emergency assignments
  • Support rerailing, track maintenance/repair, railroad car maintenance, and related field activities as needed
  • Assist with assembly, inspection, operation, and disassembly of cranes and other equipment
  • Perform rigging and connect chains, cables, and winches during field operations
  • Operate equipment such as:
    • Cranes
    • Backhoes
    • Grapple trucks
    • Dump trucks
    • Excavators
    • Front-end loaders
    • Rail-bound equipment
    • Tractors
    • Skid-steer loaders
    • Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools
    • Monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain safe and reliable operation
    • Perform and document minor equipment maintenance and repairs, including basic mechanical tasks such as oil changes
    • Report more complex mechanical issues for additional repair
    • Participate in daily safety briefings and follow all required safety procedures
    • Assist with site cleanup and return equipment, tools, parts, and supplies to the proper locations
    • Maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas in an organized and safe condition
    • Perform other field duties as needed to support operations

Requirements

  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Good driving record
  • Experience in construction, equipment operation, or another physically demanding labor position
  • Basic mechanical skills for minor equipment repairs
  • Ability to work safely with heavy equipment, tools, and rigging
  • Comfortable working an on-call 24/7 schedule
  • Ability to respond to emergency assignments, including weekends and holidays
  • Must successfully complete required qualification, training, and safety programs

Preferred Experience

  • 3+ years of heavy equipment operation experience
  • Experience operating backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders
  • Experience with manual-transmission equipment
  • Experience with railroad, construction, load transfer, rigging, or emergency field operations

Pre-Employment Requirements

    • Drug screen
    • Background check

      • Interview Requirement: Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.

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This CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Load Adjust role at qualdoc is based in Kansas City, MO. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Load Adjust role at qualdoc full-time or part-time?
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