CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer
Quick Summary
CDL-A heavy equipment operator and laborer for emergency railroad recovery, equipment transport, and construction support with 24/7 on-call availability.
Skills & Keywords
Key Responsibilities
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations.
- Transport equipment and materials safely to and from job sites using tractor-trailers.
- Inspect loads and verify permits for oversized and overweight equipment.
- Participate in daily safety briefings and coordinate work activities with field crews.
- Load, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials before, during, and after field assignments.
- Operate heavy equipment, including cranes, backhoes, excavators, grapple trucks, dump trucks, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and skid steers, as qualified.
- Assist with equipment assembly, rigging, and the use of chains, cables, and winches during emergency recovery operations.
- Support railroad construction, equipment recovery, load transfers, grading, railcar maintenance, and related field activities.
- Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.
- Perform basic equipment servicing and preventive maintenance, document completed work, and report more complex mechanical issues.
- Prepare equipment for transport, restock vehicles with necessary supplies, and organize tools and materials.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas, vehicles, and equipment.
- Follow all safety procedures and assist other departments as needed to meet operational requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
- Experience in construction, industrial labor, equipment handling, or a similar physically demanding role.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment safely or demonstrate the aptitude to qualify through required training.
- Willingness to perform hands-on labor in varying field conditions.
- Availability for 24/7 emergency response, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to complete required safety training and qualification assessments.
- Three or more years of heavy equipment operating experience.
- Experience with cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, tractor equipment, skid steers, or similar machinery.
- Experience with rigging, hydraulic tools, welding, torch cutting, or basic mechanical maintenance.
- A combination of relevant training and hands-on experience may be considered.
- Drug screening.
- Background check.
Compensation & Benefits
Total rewards package
Benefits included
CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer
Job Type Full-Time | Direct HireLocation Multiple LocationsStarting Pay $26.00/hour, with higher pay depending on experience
Position Summary
We are seeking dependable Class A CDL drivers with heavy equipment operating experience for a field-based role involving emergency railroad recovery, equipment transportation, construction support, and maintenance activities.
This position combines commercial driving, equipment operation, and hands-on physical labor. Driving accounts for approximately 10% of the job, with most time spent operating machinery, handling materials, and supporting field crews.
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