About this role
CDL-A Track Equipment Operator
Location: Kansas City, MO
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour — higher pay may be available depending on experience
Benefits: Full-time benefits
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly + significant overtime
Availability: 24/7 emergency on-call
Position Overview
We are hiring a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to support railroad track construction, maintenance, repair, and emergency response projects.
This is a hands-on field position. Driving is only a small part of the job; employees will also operate heavy equipment, assist with track work, handle materials, and perform physical labor at job sites.
What You'll Do
- Perform DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks, trailers, and equipment.
- Safely transport machinery, materials, and supplies between locations.
- Check cargo and confirm permits for oversized or overweight loads.
- Attend daily safety meetings and participate in work planning.
- Load, unload, position, and stage equipment and materials.
- Assist with railroad track construction, grading, maintenance, repairs, and related field activities.
- Support load adjustment and transfer operations.
- Assist with crane setup, inspection, and operation.
- Perform rigging work with chains, cables, and winches.
- Operate and assist with various heavy equipment.
- Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
- Observe trucks and equipment to identify maintenance or operating concerns.
- Complete and document minor vehicle and equipment maintenance.
- Help with equipment breakdown, loading, and job-site cleanup.
- Keep vehicles and equipment supplied with required parts, components, and materials.
- Maintain organized work areas, vehicles, tools, and equipment.
- Follow established safety procedures and work practices.
- Provide assistance to other departments and crews as needed.
Heavy Equipment
Experience with the following equipment is preferred:
- Cranes
- Backhoes
- Bulldozers
- Excavators
- Front-end loaders
- Grapple trucks
- Dump trucks
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractors
- Skid-steer loaders
Qualifications
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a good driving record.
- Background in construction, heavy equipment operation, or other physically demanding work.
- Ability to safely operate heavy equipment.
- Ability to successfully complete required qualifications, training, and safety testing.
- Able to perform physical field work and work extended hours when necessary.
- Must be available for 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays .
Preferred Experience
3+ years of heavy equipment operation , including experience with:
- Backhoes
- Bulldozers
- Excavators
- Front-end loaders
- Grapple trucks
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractors
- Skid-steer loaders
Equivalent combinations of relevant training and hands-on experience may be considered.
Schedule & Pay Details
- 40 hours guaranteed per week.
- Typical workweeks average 60+ hours , with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours .
- Work performed outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM is paid at the applicable 1.5x overtime rate .
- Per diem, hotel expenses for travel, and layover pay may be available when applicable.
- 24/7 on-call availability is required for emergency response.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Drug screening
- Background check
- Required qualification and safety testing
Interview: Candidates should bring steel-toed boots to the interview.