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title: "CDL-A Equipment Operator"
company: "Qualdoc"
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apply_url: "https://jobs.lever.co/qualdoc/cfde2fd3-462e-4632-a4a9-2f9f60942143"
workplace: onsite
location: "Kansas City, MO"
employment_type: other
seniority: mid
role: other
region: united-states
date_posted: 2026-09-19T11:54:29.017Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-19T15:46:20.018Z
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# CDL-A Equipment Operator

**Qualdoc** · Kansas City, MO

Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/qualdoc/cfde2fd3-462e-4632-a4a9-2f9f60942143

## About Qualdoc

Qualdoc offers quality documentation review for capital equipment suppliers and integrators in the oil & gas, power, water, microelectronic, chemical, pharma and other EPC EP industries. Supply chain quality management

## About the role

##### CDL-A Equipment Operator

**Location:** Kansas City, MO
**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 Overview

We are looking for a **Class A CDL Equipment Operator** to support railroad emergency response and construction-related projects. This position combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, and hands-on field work.

Driving is only a portion of the job. When not responding to emergencies, employees may assist with equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance, safety training, and shop activities.

**24/7 on-call availability is required**, including weekends and holidays.

##### What You'll Do

- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment according to DOT requirements and company procedures.

- Safely transport equipment, materials, and machinery to and from job sites.

- Inspect loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight equipment.

- Participate in daily safety meetings and review work plans before beginning assignments.

- Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials for field operations.

- Support railroad emergency response, including train rerailing, load transfer, track maintenance, repairs, and related construction activities.

- Assist with the setup, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment.

- Assist with rigging using chains, cables, and winches.

- Operate equipment such as:

Cranes

- Backhoes

- Bulldozers

- Excavators

- Front-end loaders

- Grapple trucks

- Dump trucks

- Rail-bound equipment

- Tractors

- Skid-steer loaders

- Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools.

- Monitor vehicles and equipment to help maintain safe and reliable operation.

- Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle servicing.

- Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, and job-site cleanup.

- Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, supplies, and components.

- Maintain clean, organized work areas, vehicles, tools, and equipment.

- Follow all required safety procedures and work practices.

- Assist other departments or teams as needed.

##### Requirements

- Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.

- Experience in construction, equipment operation, or a physically demanding labor position.

- Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and effectively.

- Ability to complete required qualification, training, and safety programs.

- Must be available 24/7 for emergency response, including weekends and holidays.

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where emergency repairs and recovery work may require extended hours.

- Ability to perform physically demanding field work.

##### Preferred Experience

- 3+ years of heavy equipment operation, including experience with backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders.

- Equivalent combination of relevant training and hands-on experience will be considered.

##### Schedule & Compensation

- 40 hours guaranteed per week.

- Typical workweeks average 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours.

- Work outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM is paid at the applicable overtime rate of 1.5x.

- Additional compensation may include per diem, hotel expenses for travel, and layover pay when applicable.

- 24/7 emergency on-call availability is required.

##### Pre-Employment Requirements

- Drug screening

- Background check

- Required qualification and safety testing

**Interview Requirement:** Candidates should bring **steel-toed boots** to the interview.

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