CDL-A Excavator Operator – Railroad Recovery
Core
Operating heavy equipment (excavators, cranes, loaders) and driving tractor-trailers for emergency railroad recovery and track repair.
Role type
Senior IC heavy equipment operator (railroad recovery)
Builds
Railroad recovery operations, track maintenance, and equipment staging
Domain
Transportation / Construction / Rail
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Class A CDL, heavy equipment operation, rigging, mechanical maintenance, physical labor, DOT compliance
Preferred skills
Excavator/crane experience, manual transmission operation, railroad recovery background, 3+ years heavy equipment experience
Technologies
Excavators, cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, dump trucks, tractors, rail-bound equipment, skid-steer loaders, hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches
Responsibilities
Operate excavators, cranes, and other heavy machinery; drive tractor-trailers to job sites; perform pre/post-trip inspections; assist with crane assembly and rigging; support rerailing and track repair operations; perform basic equipment maintenance and minor repairs; clean work areas and organize supplies.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC