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The role involves operating heavy equipment and performing physical labor for railroad track construction, maintenance, repair, and emergency response projects, with a focus on hands-on work rather than driving.
Job Description
CDL-A Track 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
Benefits: Full-time benefits
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly + significant overtime
Availability: 24/7 emergency on-call
Position Overview
We are hiring a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to support railroad track construction, maintenance, repair, and emergency response projects.
This is a hands-on field position. Driving is only a small part of the job; employees will also operate heavy equipment, assist with track work, handle materials, and perform physical labor at job sites.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- 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 equipment and vehicles for safe and reliable operation.
- Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle maintenance.
- Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, and job-site cleanup.
- Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, components, and supplies.
- Maintain clean and organized vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Assist other teams or departments when needed.
Preferred Experience
- Backhoe
- Bulldozer
- Excavator
- Front-end loader
- Grapple truck
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractor
- Skid-steer loader
- Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Schedule & Compensation
Requirements
Requirements
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Drug screening
- Background check
- Required qualification and safety testing
Interview: Candidates should bring steel-toed boots to the interview.
About the job
- Posted on
- Sep 19, 2026
- Job type
- Full-time
- Location
- Kansas City, MOOn-site
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