CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer

Qualdoc • Taneytown, MD

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About The Position

This full-time, direct-hire field position combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, mechanical tasks, and physical labor. Employees support time-sensitive assignments that may involve equipment recovery, material transfers, railcar maintenance, and infrastructure repair. Work includes local and out-of-area job assignments, and may require extended hours and overnight travel. The position requires 24/7 on-call availability, including weekends and holidays.

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 and safety training programs.
• Availability for 24/7 emergency assignments, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to perform physical labor and work in demanding field environments.
• Commitment to safe work practices and teamwork.
• Completion of pre-employment drug screening, a background check, and 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, or 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 according to company policies and DOT regulations.
• Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and inspect transported loads and equipment.
• Verify transportation permits for overweight and oversized loads.
• Participate in job briefings and safety meetings to review work plans and assignments.
• Load, unload, move, and stage materials and equipment for field operations.
• Assist with equipment assembly, inspection, and operation.
• Use chains, cables, and winches to assist with equipment rigging and field operations.
• Operate heavy equipment, including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, and excavators, when qualified.
• Assist with specialized lifting, equipment recovery, material transfers, railcar maintenance and repair, grading, and construction-related work.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.
• Monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime.
• Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle maintenance, and report more complex mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, and transportation after job completion.
• Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, components, and supplies.
• Keep vehicles, equipment, and work areas clean and organized.
• Follow required safety policies and procedures.
• Support other departments as needed to meet operational requirements.

Benefits

• Full-time benefits package.
• Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.
• Additional compensation may include per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable.

What This Job Offers

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