CDL-A Driver/Operator (Rerail)
Location: Kansas City, MO Job Type: Direct Hire Pay: Starting at $26.00/hour; higher depending on experience Schedule: Full-time | 24/7 On-Call Benefits: Full benefits, per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable
About the Role
We are seeking a Class A CDL Driver/Operator to support emergency train derailment response and rerailing operations. While driving is only about 10% of the role, you will also operate heavy equipment, assist with rerailing and load transfer activities, perform maintenance, and support track-related work.
This is an on-call position requiring availability 24/7, including weekends and holidays. The average workweek is approximately 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching 70 hours.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment according to company and D.O.T. requirements.
- Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and safely transport equipment and materials.
- Inspect loads and verify transportation permits for overweight and oversize equipment.
- Participate in daily safety briefings and work planning.
- Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials for rerailing, load transfer, and track work.
- Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment.
- Assist with rigging and connecting chains, cables, and winches during derailment operations.
- Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, bulldozers, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders.
- Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
- Perform minor equipment and vehicle maintenance and report more complex mechanical issues.
- Assist with disassembly and loading of cranes and other equipment.
- Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, components, and supplies.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, vehicles, and equipment.
- Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
- Perform other physical and operational tasks as needed to support the team.
Requirements
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
- Experience in construction labor or a similar physically demanding role.
- Ability and willingness to operate standard construction equipment.
- Must be able to perform physical labor as required.
- Must pass required qualification, training, and safety programs.
- Must be available 24/7 for emergency calls, including weekends and holidays.
Preferred Experience
- 3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Additional Details
- Driving is approximately 10% of the job; this is not an over-the-road driving position.
- During downtime, employees may assist in the shop with safety training and preventive maintenance (PM) on equipment.
- Work may involve responding to train derailments and performing rerailing, load transfer, track maintenance/repair, and related operations.
- Hours worked outside of Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at the overtime rate (1.5x).
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Drug screen
- Background check
Interview Requirement: Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.
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