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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Kansas City, MO
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience
Position Summary
We’re looking for a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator to assist with urgent field recovery and equipment operations in the Kansas City area. This role combines limited commercial driving with hands-on equipment operation, rigging, lifting, and physical labor. Applicants should be mechanically inclined and prepared to respond to emergency assignments on short notice.
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40 hours guaranteed per week
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Significant overtime; average workweeks are 60 hours
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On-call availability 24/7, including weekends and holidays
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Hours outside Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m., paid at time-and-a-half
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Additional compensation may include per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable
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Benefits included
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Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
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Transport equipment to and from job sites and ensure loads and permits meet transportation requirements.
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Assist with field recovery, heavy lifting, load transfers, and equipment positioning.
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Operate cranes, excavators, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, and other heavy equipment when qualified.
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Assist with equipment assembly and rigging using chains, cables, and winches.
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Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and hand tools.
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Perform basic mechanical maintenance and document service completed.
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Take part in safety briefings, equipment checks, site cleanup, and restocking.
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Follow all safety procedures and keep equipment and work areas organized.
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Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
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Construction labor, equipment operation, or other physically demanding work experience.
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Basic mechanical ability and willingness to perform minor equipment repairs.
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Ability to work outdoors, handle physical tasks, and respond to emergency assignments.
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Availability for 24/7 callouts, including weekends and holidays.
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Ability to complete required training and safety qualifications.
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Experience operating manual-transmission vehicles or equipment.
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Three or more years of experience with heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, bulldozers, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, tractors, or skid-steers.
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Background check
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Pre-employment drug screen