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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator

West Chicago, IL💼 Full-time💰 $26–$26🗓 2026-09-25 → 2026-09-27

Core

Operate heavy equipment and drive Class A trucks to support railroad emergency response, construction, and recovery operations.

Role type

Heavy equipment operator (CDL-A)

Builds

Emergency response support, track maintenance, and construction projects for railroad clients

Domain

Transportation + Construction

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Class A CDL, heavy equipment operation, rigging, load management, DOT inspections, safety compliance

Preferred skills

3+ years heavy equipment experience, rail-bound equipment operation, crane operation, welding, cutting torches

Technologies

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

Responsibilities

Drive and transport machinery and materials; load, unload, and position equipment; operate cranes and heavy machinery; perform rigging with chains and winches; conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections; assist with track maintenance and repairs; maintain and service vehicles and equipment

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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