CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator

Transport heavy equipment, machinery, and materials to and from job sites using tractor-trailers.

Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations.

Inspect loads and verify permits for overweight and oversized equipment transportation.

Load, unload, move, and position equipment and materials at job sites.

Operate heavy machinery, including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, and excavators, when qualified.

Assist with equipment assembly, inspections, rigging, and lifting operations using chains, cables, and winches.

Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools to complete assigned work.

Support specialty lifting, material transfers, equipment installation, site preparation, grading, and other field operations.

Participate in daily safety briefings and coordinate with team members to complete assignments efficiently.

Monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime.

Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle maintenance, referring major repairs to the Shop Foreman or Shop Manager.

Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, and transportation after project completion.

Restock vehicles with necessary parts, supplies, and equipment for future assignments.

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

Follow all safety procedures and assist other departments as needed.

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.

Experience in construction, equipment operation, general labor, or a similar physically demanding role.

Ability to operate heavy equipment and perform hands-on field work.

Ability to pass required safety training and qualification programs.

Strong awareness of workplace safety and surroundings when operating machinery.

Willingness to work extended hours and respond to emergency assignments.

Must be available 24/7, including weekends and holidays, for emergency service calls.

3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, including:

• Backhoes

• Bulldozers

• Excavators

• Front-end loaders

• Grapple trucks

• Tractor equipment

• Skid-steer loaders

• Rail-bound equipment

• Equivalent combinations of equipment training and hands-on experience will also be considered.

• Experience with rigging, hydraulic tools, welding, cutting torches, and general mechanical tools is beneficial.

40 hours guaranteed per week.

Average workweek of approximately 60 hours, with some weeks reaching 70 hours.

Significant overtime opportunities.

24/7 on-call availability for emergency assignments.

Work may involve overnight travel and assignments outside the local area.

During downtime between emergency assignments, employees assist with shop safety training, equipment inspections, and preventive maintenance (PMs).

Physically demanding work in various weather conditions.

Time-and-a-half for hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Per diem for qualifying travel assignments.

Hotel accommodations/pay for out-of-town assignments.

Layover pay when applicable.

Full-time employee benefits.

Pre-employment drug screening.

Background check.