Job Description
CDL-A Equipment Operator
Location: West Chicago, IL
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
Position Overview
We are looking for a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to support railroad emergency response and construction-related projects. This position combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, and hands-on field work.
Driving is only a portion of the job. When not responding to emergencies, employees may assist with equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance, safety training, and shop activities.
24/7 on-call availability is required, including weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
- Cranes
- Backhoes
- Bulldozers
- Excavators
- Front-end loaders
- Grapple trucks
- Dump trucks
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractors
- Skid-steer loaders
- Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
- Monitor vehicles and equipment to help maintain safe and reliable operation.
- Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle servicing.
- Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, and job-site cleanup.
- Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, supplies, and components.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas, vehicles, tools, and equipment.
- Follow all required safety procedures and work practices.
- Assist other departments or teams as needed.
Preferred Experience
Schedule & Compensation
Requirements
Requirements
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Drug screening
- Background check
- Required qualification and safety testing
Interview Requirement: Candidates should bring steel-toed boots to the interview.
About the job
- Posted on
- Sep 19, 2026
- Job type
- Full-time
- Location
- West Chicago, ILOn-site
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