CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Taneytown, MD

Qualdoc • Taneytown, MD

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About The Position

We are seeking a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator to join a field team responsible for equipment transportation, heavy machinery operations, and time-sensitive recovery projects. This is an active, hands-on role involving commercial driving, physical labor, equipment maintenance, and adapting to changing assignments. The position requires on-call availability and may involve overnight travel and emergency assignments.

The role guarantees 40 hours per week, with an average of 60 or more hours per week and additional overtime as needed. Hours outside Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m. are paid at time-and-a-half under the stated pay arrangement. Qualifying travel assignments include per diem, hotel reimbursement, and layover pay. Starting pay is $26.00 per hour, with higher pay depending on experience.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
• Construction, equipment maintenance, or physical labor experience.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform minor equipment servicing.
• Ability to follow safe lifting, rigging, and load-handling procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel overnight and respond to emergency assignments.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Complete required safety training.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, loaders, or cranes.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailers to transport machinery, materials, and supplies between the work location and job sites.
• Inspect trucks, trailers, and equipment before and after trips.
• Verify load securement and required permits for oversized or overweight equipment.
• Operate excavators, cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, and other machinery when qualified.
• Assist with lifting, rigging, equipment positioning, material movement, and field recovery operations.
• Use chains, cables, winches, hydraulic tools, cutting torches, welding tools, and hand tools as needed.
• Perform minor servicing and routine equipment checks to support operational readiness.
• Follow work plans, participate in safety briefings, and comply with DOT requirements.
• Assist with equipment assembly, disassembly, loading, unloading, and site cleanup.
• Restock supplies and keep vehicles, tools, and work areas organized.
• Provide support to other field operations when needed.
• Travel overnight and respond to emergency assignments as required.
• Complete required safety and qualification programs.

Benefits

• Company benefits.
• Per diem for qualifying travel assignments.
• Hotel reimbursement for qualifying travel assignments.
• Layover pay for qualifying travel assignments.
• Time-and-a-half for hours outside Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m., under the stated pay arrangement.

What This Job Offers

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