About the role
CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Load Adjust
- Location: Kansas City, MO
- Job Type: Direct Hire
- Starting Pay: $26.00/hour — higher pay may be available depending on experience
- Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly + significant overtime
- Travel: Local and out-of-area emergency assignments
- Benefits: Full-time position with benefits
Job Overview
We are seeking a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator to support railroad emergency response and field operations. This hands-on position involves transporting and operating equipment, adjusting and transferring loads, assisting with derailment response, and performing physical work at job sites.
Driving makes up approximately 10% of the position. The majority of the job involves equipment operation, load adjustment, rigging, maintenance, and other field duties.
This role requires someone who is comfortable with an unpredictable 24/7 on-call schedule and responding to emergency assignments, including weekends and holidays.