CDL-A Equipment Operator/Laborer – Rerail

Job description

### CDL-A Equipment Operator/Laborer – Rerail **Location:** West Chicago, IL **Job Type:** Full-Time | Direct Hire **Starting Pay:** $26.00/hour (Higher pay available depending on experience) **Benefits:** Full-time position with benefits ### Position Overview We are seeking a **Class A CDL driver** for a hands-on role supporting train derailment response and railroad-related operations. This position involves transporting and operating equipment, assisting with rerailing operations, track maintenance, load transfers, and other field activities. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, physically capable, and comfortable working in an emergency-response environment. ### Schedule & Compensation - 40 hours guaranteed per week - Significant overtime; regular and overtime hours average **60+ hours per week** - **24/7 on-call availability** for emergency response, including weekends and holidays - Hours outside of **Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM** are paid at **time-and-a-half** - Per diem available - Hotel accommodations/pay for required travel - Layover pay when applicable ### Job Duties - Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT regulations and safety requirements. - Safely operate tractor-trailers to and from job sites and inspect loads and equipment being transported. - Verify transportation permits and ensure overweight/oversize load specifications are accurate. - Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings. - Load, unload, move, and stage materials and equipment for rerailing, load transfer, and track maintenance, repair, or construction activities. - Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment. - Assist with rigging and connecting chains, cables, and winches during derailment response. - Operate equipment such as **cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders**, when qualified. - Perform tasks related to specialty lifting, rerailing, load transfers, grading, track maintenance/repair, and railroad construction. - Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools. - Continuously monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime. - Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle maintenance; report more complex mechanical issues for repair. - Assist with disassembly and loading of cranes and other equipment at the completion of assignments. - Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, components, and supplies. - Sort and properly dispose of scrap materials. - Maintain clean, organized vehicles, equipment, and work areas. - Follow all required safety policies and procedures. - Perform additional tasks as needed to support business operations and customer needs. ### Requirements - **Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)** with a good driving record. - Experience in construction labor or a similar physically demanding labor role. - Ability to pass required qualification tests, training, and safety programs. - **24/7 availability** to respond to emergency service calls, including weekends and holidays. - Ability to safely work around heavy equipment, vehicles, tools, and railroad-related operations. ### Preferred Skills & Experience - **3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience**, including experience with one or more of the following: - Backhoe - Bulldozer - Excavator - Front-end loader - Grapple truck - Rail-bound equipment - Tractor - Skid-steer loader - Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. ### Pre-Employment Requirements - Pre-employment drug screen - Background check