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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer
Qualdoc•Taneytown, MD
About The Position
This is a hands-on field position combining commercial driving, heavy machinery operation, mechanical tasks, and physical labor. Employees support time-sensitive field assignments that may involve equipment recovery, material transfers, railcar maintenance, and infrastructure repair. The role requires a valid Class A CDL and availability for emergency assignments, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The position guarantees 40 hours per week, with significant overtime averaging 60 or more hours weekly and occasional weeks reaching 70 hours. Pay starts at $26.00 per hour, with higher pay available depending on experience. Hours worked outside Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, are paid at time and a half. Additional compensation may include per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable. A full-time benefits package is offered. Assignments may be local or out of the area and may involve extended hours, overnight travel, outdoor work in varying weather, equipment handling, and general labor. Pre-employment requirements include drug screening, a background check, and completion of required safety training and qualification programs. Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.
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.
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 in accordance with 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; report more complex mechanical issues to the 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 all 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.
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