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

Qualdoc • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The CDL-A Equipment Operator/Laborer supports specialized field operations in the Kansas City area. This hands-on role involves transporting equipment, moving and transferring heavy loads, operating construction equipment, and performing physical work at job sites. Candidates need basic mechanical skills and must 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. The role is full-time and direct hire, with starting pay of $26 per hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience. Benefits are included, but are not specified.

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 are included; specific benefits are not listed.
• 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