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CDL-A Railroad Equipment Operator

Minneapolis, MN💼 Full-time💰 $26–$26🗓 2026-09-25 → 2026-09-26

Core

Operate heavy equipment and transport materials for railroad emergency response, recovery, and track maintenance operations.

Role type

Heavy equipment operator (railroad recovery)

Builds

Emergency response and recovery operations for railroads

Domain

Transportation + Construction

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Class A CDL, heavy equipment operation, DOT inspections, rigging, material handling, safety compliance

Preferred skills

3+ years heavy equipment experience, rail-bound equipment operation, construction experience

Technologies

Cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, dump trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, skid-steer loaders

Responsibilities

Perform DOT-required inspections, move equipment and materials, load/unload/position equipment, assist with crane assembly and operation, perform rigging tasks, operate heavy machinery, maintain equipment and work areas, follow safety procedures

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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