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This role involves operating heavy equipment and handling materials in railroad recovery and field operations, with around 10% of the job devoted to driving.
Job Description
CDL A Railroad Equipment Operator
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour — higher pay available depending on experience
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly + significant overtime
Availability: 24/7 emergency on-call
Benefits: Full-time benefits
Position Overview
Seeking a Class A CDL professional to support railroad recovery and field operations. This is primarily a hands-on equipment and field position—driving accounts for approximately 10% of the job.
The role involves heavy equipment operation, material handling, rigging, railroad recovery, and physical work at job sites. Candidates must be comfortable with a 24/7 emergency on-call schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
Equipment Experience
3+ years of heavy equipment operation preferred, including experience with:
- Backhoes
- Bulldozers
- Excavators
- Front-end loaders
- Grapple trucks
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractors
- Skid-steer loaders
Equivalent combinations of relevant training and hands-on experience may be considered.
Schedule & Compensation
Requirements
Requirements
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Pre-employment drug screening
- Background check
- Required qualification and safety testing
Interview: Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.
About the job
- Posted on
- Oct 1, 2026
- Job type
- Full-time
- Location
- Minneapolis, MNOn-site
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