About the role
CDL A Railroad & Heavy Equipment Operator
- Location: Kansas City, MO
- Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
- Starting Pay: $26.00/hour — higher pay may be available depending on experience
- Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly + significant overtime
- Availability: 24/7 emergency on-call
- Benefits: Full-time benefits
Position Overview
- Hiring Class A CDL professionals for hands-on railroad field work involving train derailment recovery, track work, heavy equipment operation, and material handling.
- Driving is approximately 10% of the role. Most of the work involves operating construction equipment, physical field work, equipment handling, and supporting railroad recovery operations.
- This position requires 24/7 emergency availability, including weekends and holidays. Typical workweeks average 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours.