Job Description

CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator

Location: West Chicago, IL

Job Type: Direct Hire

Starting Pay: $26.00/hour — higher pay may be available depending on experience

Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly + significant overtime

Travel: Local and out-of-area emergency assignments

Benefits: Full-time position with benefits

Position Summary

Seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Operator for railroad emergency response, construction, and field operations. This position involves much more than driving—you will also operate heavy equipment, move materials, assist with railroad recovery work, and perform hands-on equipment and job-site support.

Employees must be available for 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays.

Primary Duties

Equipment & Tools

Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience, including experience with backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders.
• Equivalent relevant training and hands-on experience may be considered.

Hours & Additional Compensation

Pre-Employment Requirements