Job Description

CDL-A Track Equipment Operator

Location: Kansas City, MO

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

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

Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed per week, with significant overtime

Availability: On-call 24/7, including weekends and holidays

Benefits: Full benefits package

Position Summary

We are seeking a CDL-A Track Equipment Operator to support railroad track maintenance, repair, and construction, including emergency response at train derailment sites. This hands-on role combines heavy equipment operation, physical labor, equipment transportation, and basic mechanical maintenance.

Driving makes up approximately 10% of the job. Most responsibilities involve working at job sites, operating equipment when qualified, and assisting with track repairs and railroad recovery operations. Candidates must be comfortable with unpredictable schedules, emergency callouts, and travel to local and out-of-area job sites.

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of heavy equipment operating experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Railroad industry experience, especially track maintenance, track repair, or railroad construction.
• Experience operating backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders.
• Experience with manual-transmission vehicles or equipment.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance skills.

Schedule and Compensation

Pre-Employment Requirements