CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Rerail

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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Rerail Location: Minneapolis, MNJob Type: Direct HirePay: Starting at $26.00/hour,

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Location: Minneapolis, MN
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay: Starting at $26.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience

We are hiring a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator to support railroad emergency recovery and rerailing projects.

This is primarily a field equipment and labor position, not an over-the-road driving job. Driving typically makes up only about 10% of the work. The remainder involves operating heavy equipment, handling materials, assisting with railroad recovery activities, and performing hands-on work at job sites.

Because derailment response can happen at any time, candidates must be comfortable with 24/7 on-call availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

During periods without emergency assignments, employees may work at the shop completing equipment preventive maintenance, inspections, and safety training.

Full-time position with benefits

40 hours guaranteed per week

Average of 60+ hours per week, 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 time-and-a-half overtime

Per diem for qualifying travel

Hotel expenses for travel

Layover pay when applicable

Respond to railroad derailments and other emergency recovery assignments.

Support rerailing operations, load adjustment/transfer, railroad car maintenance and repair, and related field activities.

Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites.

Perform DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.

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

Load, unload, stage, secure, and position equipment and materials.

Participate in daily job planning and safety meetings.

Assist with the setup, inspection, assembly, operation, disassembly, and loading of cranes and other equipment.

Perform rigging activities using chains, cables, and winches.

Operate equipment when qualified, including:

Cranes
Backhoes
Bulldozers
Excavators
Front-end loaders
Grapple trucks
Dump trucks
Rail-bound equipment
Tractors
Skid-steer loaders
Assist with specialty lifting, rerailing, load transfer, track work, grading, and railroad construction activities.
Work with hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.
Monitor vehicles and equipment and report maintenance issues.
Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle service.
Assist with equipment breakdown, loading, job-site cleanup, and material organization.
Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, components, and supplies.
Sort and place scrap materials in designated areas.
Maintain clean and organized vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
Follow all safety requirements and work carefully around coworkers, equipment, and changing job-site conditions.
Assist other departments or crews when operational needs require.