CDL-A Construction Equipment Operator
Quick Summary
CDL-A Construction Equipment Operator for heavy equipment operation, material handling, and commercial driving at job sites.
Skills & Keywords
Key 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 and ensure overweight and oversized load requirements are met.
- Load, unload, move, and stage heavy materials and equipment for field assignments.
- Operate construction equipment, including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, and excavators, when qualified.
- Assist with equipment assembly, inspections, rigging, and connecting chains, cables, and winches.
- Perform physically demanding fieldwork, including material handling, site preparation, grading, and equipment positioning.
- 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 maintenance and report more complex mechanical issues to the appropriate supervisor.
- Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, and transportation after completing assignments.
- Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, components, and supplies.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe vehicles, equipment, and work areas.
- Participate in daily safety briefings and follow all company safety policies.
- Assist other departments and perform additional duties as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
- Previous experience in construction, equipment operation, or physically demanding labor.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
- Comfortable performing continuous physical labor and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Ability to work extended hours, travel as needed, and remain available for emergency callouts 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
- Must successfully complete required qualification tests and safety training.
- Strong awareness of workplace safety and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Pre-employment drug screening
- Background check
Nice to Have
- 3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, including
- Backhoes
- Bulldozers
- Excavators
- Front-end loaders
- Grapple trucks
- Rail-bound equipment
- Tractors
- Skid-steer loaders
- Equivalent combinations of relevant training and hands-on experience may also be considered.
- Experience with cranes, rigging, hydraulic tools, welding, or torch cutting is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
Total rewards package
Benefits included
CDL-A Construction Equipment Operator
Location: Taneytown, MDJob Type: Full-Time | Direct HireStarting Pay: $26.00/hour; higher pay available depending on experience
About the Position
We are seeking a dependable CDL-A Construction Equipment Operator to support field operations involving heavy equipment, material handling, transportation, and construction-related labor.
This is a hands-on position that combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, and physically demanding outdoor work. Driving makes up only a small portion of the job. Candidates should be comfortable operating construction machinery, handling materials, and working outdoors in changing weather conditions.
This position requires 24/7 on-call availability to respond to emergency assignments, including weekends and holidays.
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