CDL-A Heavy Equipment Laborer

Qualdoc•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, direct-hire field position combines Class A commercial driving with physical labor, equipment transportation, heavy machinery operation, material handling, equipment maintenance, and emergency railroad support. Driving makes up approximately 10% of the job. The position is based in Fort Worth, Texas, and starts at $26.00 per hour, with higher pay depending on experience. The schedule guarantees 40 hours per week, with significant overtime. Employees average 60 or more hours per week, and some weeks may reach 70 hours. The role requires 24/7 on-call availability, including weekends and holidays. Hours worked outside Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, are paid at time and a half. Additional compensation includes per diem, hotel pay for travel, and applicable layover pay. Full-time benefits are offered.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
Experience in construction, industrial labor, or another physically demanding role.
Ability to perform hands-on work and safely handle equipment and materials.
Willingness to complete required training and safety qualification tests.
Availability for emergency callouts 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Complete pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Bring steel-toed boots to the interview.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of heavy equipment operating experience.
Experience operating backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, tractors, skid steers, or similar machinery.
Experience with rail-bound equipment, rigging, hydraulic tools, welding, torch cutting, or basic mechanical maintenance.
Equivalent combinations of training and practical experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment according to company policies and DOT regulations.
Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and inspect transported loads and equipment.
Verify permits for oversized and overweight loads.
Participate in daily safety briefings and coordinate work plans with the crew.
Load, unload, stage, secure, and transport equipment and materials.
Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment.
Support emergency recovery operations using rigging equipment, chains, cables, and winches.
Operate heavy machinery, including cranes, backhoes, excavators, grapple trucks, dump trucks, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and skid steers, as qualified.
Assist with material transfers, specialized lifting, grading, construction support, and railroad equipment maintenance.
Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.
Perform basic equipment servicing and preventive maintenance, document completed work, and report major mechanical issues.
Prepare equipment for transport, restock vehicles with parts and supplies, and organize materials.
Clean and maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
Follow all safety procedures and assist other teams as operational needs require.