- Salary
- $26+
- Location
- West Chicago, IL
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Department
- Qualdoc Staffing
- Source
- Lever
Description
CDL A Heavy Equipment Operator – Railroad
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 Overview
Looking for a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to support railroad recovery, construction, transportation, and field operations. This is a hands-on position involving driving, heavy equipment operation, rigging, material handling, and railroad work.
24/7 emergency availability is required, including weekends and holidays.
Benefits
40 hours guaranteed per week.Typical schedules average 60+ hours per week, with some weeks reaching approximately 70 hours.Work outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM is paid at the applicable 1.5x overtime rate.Per diem, hotel expenses for required travel, and layover pay may be available when applicable.Local and out-of-area emergency assignments may be required.