CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer

Qualdoc•Fort Worth, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, direct-hire position supports specialized field operations involving equipment transportation, heavy machinery, and physical labor. The role combines commercial driving, equipment operation, mechanical tasks, and physical labor. Responsibilities include transporting equipment and materials, operating heavy machinery when qualified, and assisting with equipment recovery, material transfers, maintenance, and infrastructure repairs. The position requires frequent travel to local and out-of-area job sites, flexibility for emergency assignments, and the ability to work in demanding outdoor environments. Compensation starts at $26.00 per hour, with higher pay available depending on experience. Forty hours per week are guaranteed; the average workweek is 60 or more hours, with occasional weeks reaching 70 hours. Time-and-a-half is paid for hours worked outside Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM. Per diem, hotel pay, and layover pay may apply to travel. 24/7 on-call availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a good driving record.
Experience in construction labor or a similar physically demanding role.
Ability to pass required qualification tests, training programs, and safety assessments.
Availability for 24/7 emergency response assignments, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to perform physical labor and work in demanding field environments.
Commitment to safe work practices and professional conduct.
Pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Completion of required safety training and qualification programs.
Candidates must 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, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid-steer loaders.
Experience with equipment transportation, rigging, or construction-related activities.
An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations.
Operate tractor-trailers to transport equipment and materials to and from job sites.
Inspect loads and verify transportation permits for overweight and oversized equipment.
Participate in job briefings and safety meetings to review work plans and ensure safe operations.
Load, unload, move, and stage materials and equipment for field assignments.
Assist with equipment assembly, inspection, rigging, and operation, including the use of chains, cables, and winches.
Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, and excavators when qualified.
Assist with specialized lifting, equipment recovery, material transfers, railcar maintenance and repair, infrastructure repairs, grading, and construction-related activities.
Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as required.
Monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime.
Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle maintenance, referring more complex repairs to the appropriate personnel.
Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, and transportation following job completion.
Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, supplies, and components.
Maintain clean, organized work areas, vehicles, and equipment.
Follow all applicable safety policies and procedures.
Assist other departments as needed to support operational requirements.