CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator
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