CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer

Qualdoc • Kansas City, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, direct-hire field position combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, industrial maintenance, and physical labor in support of emergency infrastructure projects. Driving makes up approximately 10% of the role. The position guarantees 40 hours per week, though employees average more than 60 hours and some weeks may reach 70 hours. Employees must be available for 24/7 emergency callouts, including nights, 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 available. Pre-employment requirements include a drug screening and background check. Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) and a good driving record.
• Experience in construction, industrial labor, or another physically demanding role.
• Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to perform minor equipment repairs.
• Ability to perform manual labor and safely work around heavy machinery.
• Willingness to complete required training and safety qualification assessments.
• Availability for 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of heavy equipment operating experience.
• Experience operating cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, tractors, skid steers, or rail-bound equipment.
• Experience driving vehicles with manual transmissions.
• Familiarity with rigging, hydraulic tools, welding, torch cutting, electrical tools, and equipment maintenance.
• Equivalent combinations of training and hands-on 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.
• Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites, inspect transported loads, and verify permits for oversized and overweight equipment.
• Participate in safety briefings and coordinate daily work plans with the crew.
• Load, unload, stage, secure, and transport equipment and materials for field assignments.
• Assist with assembling, inspecting, and operating cranes and other heavy machinery.
• Support emergency recovery operations using rigging equipment, chains, cables, and winches.
• Operate heavy equipment, as qualified, including cranes, backhoes, excavators, grapple trucks, dump trucks, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and skid steers.
• Assist with material transfers, specialized lifting, grading, infrastructure repairs, and construction support.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as required.
• Monitor equipment condition and perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs, including basic mechanical tasks such as oil changes.
• Document maintenance activities and report complex mechanical issues to appropriate maintenance personnel.
• Prepare equipment for transport, restock vehicles with parts and supplies, and organize materials.
• Clean and maintain vehicles, machinery, tools, and work areas.
• Follow established safety procedures and assist other teams as operational needs require.

Benefits

• Full-time benefits available.
• Per diem.
• Hotel pay for travel.
• Applicable layover pay.
• Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked outside Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

What This Job Offers

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