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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer

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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer

We are looking for a safety-conscious Class A CDL driver to support field operations involving heavy equipment, material transportation, industrial maintenance, and emergency recovery projects. This hands-on role combines equipment operation, commercial driving, and physical labor. Driving makes up approximately 10% of the job.

Responsibilities

  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations.
  • Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites, inspect transported loads, and verify permits for oversized and overweight equipment.
  • Participate in daily safety briefings and coordinate work plans with the crew.
  • Load, unload, stage, secure, and transport materials and equipment for field assignments.
  • Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy machinery.
  • Support emergency recovery and specialized lifting operations using rigging equipment, chains, cables, and winches.
  • Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, grapple trucks, dump trucks, front-end loaders, and skid steers, as qualified.
  • Assist with material transfers, grading, industrial maintenance, construction support, and related field activities.
  • Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.
  • Monitor equipment condition, perform preventive maintenance and minor servicing, and document completed work.
  • Report complex mechanical issues to the appropriate maintenance personnel.
  • Prepare equipment for transport, restock vehicles with parts and supplies, and organize materials.
  • Clean and maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
  • Follow safety procedures and assist other teams or departments when needed.

Requirements

  • Must be available for emergency callouts 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
  • Experience in construction, industrial labor, or another physically demanding position.
  • Ability to perform manual labor and work safely around heavy equipment.
  • Willingness to complete required training and safety qualification assessments.
  • Availability for 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred

  • 3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience.
  • Experience with cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, tractors, skid steers, or rail-bound equipment.
  • Familiarity with rigging, hydraulic tools, welding, torch cutting, electrical tools, or basic equipment maintenance.
  • Equivalent combinations of training and practical experience may be considered.

Pay

  • $26.00/hour, with higher pay depending on experience
  • 40 hours guaranteed per week, with significant overtime.
  • Average of 60+ hours per week, with some weeks reaching 70 hours.
  • Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, are paid at time and a half.
  • Additional compensation includes per diem, hotel pay for travel, and applicable layover pay.

Benefits

  • Full-time benefits available.

Location

Taneytown, MD

Pre-Employment Requirements

  • Drug screening.
  • Background check.

Interview Reminder

Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.