CareerPlanSign in

CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Load Adjust

Kansas City, MO💼 Full-time💰 $26–$26🗓 2026-10-01 → 2026-10-02

Core

Operating heavy construction equipment and performing load adjustment/transfer operations to support railroad emergency response and derailment recovery.

Role type

Heavy equipment operator (emergency response)

Builds

Emergency response support for railroad operations

Domain

Transportation / Construction / Emergency Services

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Class A CDL, heavy equipment operation, rigging, mechanical troubleshooting, load securing, pre/post-trip inspections

Preferred skills

Manual transmission experience, railroad/construction field operations, 3+ years heavy equipment experience

Technologies

Cranes, backhoes, excavators, grapple trucks, dump trucks, rail-bound equipment, skid-steer loaders, hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment for load adjustment and transfer; assist with rerailing and track maintenance; perform rigging and connect chains/cables; transport equipment and materials; conduct pre/post-trip inspections; perform minor mechanical repairs and maintenance.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

Sourced via lever · Listed on CareerPlan, which tracks 928,000+ jobs from 20+ sources.