CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Rerail in Minneapolis, Minnesota at Qualdoc, LLC
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Job Description
CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Rerail
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.
Schedule & Compensation- 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.
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
- Construction labor or similar physically demanding work experience.
- Ability to safely operate heavy construction equipment.
- Comfortable performing hands-on physical labor.
- Ability to remain available 24/7 for emergency service calls, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to successfully complete required qualification, training, and safety programs.
3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience, including:
- Backhoe
- Bulldozer
- Excavator
- Front-end loader
- Grapple truck
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractor
- Skid-steer loader
Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.
- Drug screen
- Background check
Interview Requirement: Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.