CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer
Quick Summary
CDL-A heavy equipment operator and laborer for field operations, material transport, and emergency recovery in Taneytown, MD.
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Responsibilities
- Complete 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 daily safety briefings and coordinate work plans with the crew.
- Load, unload, stage, secure, and transport materials and equipment for field assignments.
- Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy machinery.
- Support emergency recovery and specialized lifting operations using rigging equipment, chains, cables, and winches.
- Operate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, grapple trucks, dump trucks, front-end loaders, and skid steers, as qualified.
- Assist with material transfers, grading, industrial maintenance, construction support, and related field activities.
- Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.
- Monitor equipment condition, perform preventive maintenance and minor servicing, and document completed work.
- Report complex mechanical issues to the appropriate maintenance personnel.
- Prepare equipment for transport, restock vehicles with parts and supplies, and organize materials.
- Clean and maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
- Follow safety procedures and assist other teams or departments when needed.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
- Experience in construction, industrial labor, or another physically demanding position.
- Ability to perform manual labor and work safely around heavy equipment.
- Willingness to complete required training and safety qualification assessments.
- Availability for 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays.
- 3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience.
- Experience with cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, tractors, skid steers, or rail-bound equipment.
- Familiarity with rigging, hydraulic tools, welding, torch cutting, electrical tools, or basic equipment maintenance.
- Equivalent combinations of training and practical experience may be considered.
- Drug screening.
- Background check.
Compensation & Benefits
Total rewards package
Benefits included
CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer
Location Taneytown, MDJob Type Full-Time | Direct HireStarting Pay $26.00/hour, with higher pay depending on experience
Position Overview
We are looking for a safety-conscious Class A CDL driver to support field operations involving heavy equipment, material transportation, industrial maintenance, and emergency recovery projects. This hands-on role combines equipment operation, commercial driving, and physical labor. Driving makes up approximately 10% of the job.
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