CDL-A Equipment Operator/Laborer – Kansas City, MO

Qualdoc • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

We’re seeking a CDL-A Equipment Operator/Laborer to support specialized field operations in the Kansas City area. This hands-on position involves transporting equipment, moving and transferring heavy loads, operating construction equipment, and performing physical work at job sites. Candidates must have basic mechanical skills and be comfortable with an unpredictable, on-call schedule.

The position guarantees 40 hours per week, with significant overtime and average workweeks of 60 or more hours. Employees must be available on call 24/7, including weekends and holidays. Hours outside Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., are paid at time-and-a-half. Additional compensation may include per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable. Benefits are included.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
• Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to perform minor equipment maintenance.
• Experience in construction, equipment operation, or physically demanding labor.
• Ability to complete required training, qualification tests, and safety programs.
• Availability for emergency callouts 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating manual-transmission vehicles or equipment.
• Three or more years of heavy equipment operating experience, or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience with excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers, grapple trucks, tractors, or skid-steers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect trucks, trailers, and equipment before and after trips.
• Transport equipment and materials safely, and check loads and permits for oversized or overweight equipment.
• Load, unload, stage, and transfer heavy equipment and materials.
• Operate cranes, excavators, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, and other equipment when qualified.
• Assist with equipment setup, rigging, chains, cables, and winches.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks and minor equipment repairs in the field, including oil changes.
• Use hydraulic, electrical, welding, cutting, and hand tools as needed.
• Participate in safety briefings, equipment maintenance, site cleanup, and restocking.
• Support related field assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Benefits included.
• Additional compensation may include per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable.
• Hours outside Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m., are paid at time-and-a-half.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed