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CDL A Railroad & Heavy Equipment Operator

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

Core

Operating heavy machinery and driving for railroad track construction, maintenance, repair, and emergency response.

Role type

Heavy equipment operator (railroad/construction)

Builds

Railroad infrastructure and track systems

Domain

Transportation / Construction

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Class A CDL, heavy equipment operation, rigging, material handling, DOT-compliant inspections, physical labor

Preferred skills

Backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, front-end loader, grapple truck, rail-bound equipment, tractor, skid-steer loader

Technologies

Hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools

Responsibilities

Drive tractor-trailers to/from sites and transport equipment; Load, unload, and stage materials; Operate cranes, backhoes, excavators, and other construction equipment; Perform rigging with chains, cables, and winches; Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections; Assist with train derailment recovery and track maintenance; Use welding and cutting tools; Perform minor equipment servicing.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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