CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator

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OtherHeavy Equipment Operator

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OtherHeavy Equipment Operator

Full-time position with benefits

40 hours guaranteed per week

Average workweek of 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours

24/7 on-call emergency response

Starting pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience

Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at 1.5x overtime

Per diem for qualifying travel

Hotel expenses for travel

Layover pay when applicable

Respond to railroad derailment and emergency recovery assignments.

Safely transport equipment and materials to and from work sites.

Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT requirements.

Inspect loads and transported machinery and verify applicable transportation permits for overweight or oversized equipment.

Participate in job-site planning and daily safety briefings.

Load, unload, stage, secure, and move equipment and materials for assigned projects.

Assist with rerailing operations, load adjustment/transfer, railroad car maintenance and repair, track maintenance, track repair, grading, and new construction.

Operate heavy equipment when qualified, including:

Cranes
Backhoes
Bulldozers
Excavators
Front-end loaders
Grapple trucks
Dump trucks
Rail-bound equipment
Tractors
Skid-steer loaders
Assist with crane assembly, inspection, setup, operation, disassembly, and loading.
Perform rigging and connect chains, cables, and winches during derailment recovery.
Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
Monitor vehicles and equipment for safe and reliable operation.
Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle maintenance.
Report more complex mechanical issues to the appropriate Shop Manager or Foreman.
Reload equipment and materials following completion of assignments and assist with job-site cleanup.
Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, components, and supplies.
Sort and place scrap materials in designated areas.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Maintain organized vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
Support other departments or work assignments as operational needs require.