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CDL-A Excavator & Heavy Equipment Operator – Candor, NC

United StatesUnited States·CandorDirect Hiremid
Heavy Equipment OperatorSkilled Trades & Field Services
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CDL-A Excavator & Heavy Equipment Operator – Candor, NC Job Type: Full-Time | Direct HireStarting Pay: $26.

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Heavy Equipment OperatorSkilled Trades & Field Services

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour; higher depending on experience

We are hiring a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator with strong excavator or construction equipment experience to support specialized recovery and field operations. This role is suited to someone who enjoys hands-on equipment work, understands jobsite safety, and can respond quickly when urgent assignments arise.

Driving is only one part of the job. You will spend significant time operating machinery, preparing equipment, assisting field crews, and maintaining operational readiness.

  • Operate excavators and other heavy equipment to support field assignments.

  • Transport machinery, tools, and materials using a tractor-trailer.

  • Conduct required vehicle and equipment inspections before and after trips.

  • Check load securement and verify permits for overweight or oversized loads.

  • Assist with equipment positioning, lifting operations, load movement, and field recovery activities.

  • Connect and inspect chains, cables, and winches and assist with rigging tasks when trained and qualified.

  • Use hydraulic equipment, hand tools, welding and cutting tools, and other equipment required for assigned work.

  • Complete basic equipment maintenance and report mechanical issues that require additional service.

  • Participate in safety briefings and follow established operating procedures.

  • Assist with loading, unloading, cleanup, and restocking equipment and supplies.

  • Support other field teams as operational needs change.

  • Class A CDL with a good driving record.

  • Hands-on experience operating excavators or comparable heavy equipment strongly preferred.

  • Experience in construction, equipment operations, or physically demanding field work.

  • Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to perform minor equipment repairs.

  • Familiarity with equipment inspections, load securement, and safe jobsite practices.

  • Ability to work independently while coordinating with a field team.

  • Willingness to respond to emergency calls and work flexible hours.

  • Ability to complete required safety training and qualification tests.

  • 40 hours guaranteed per week.

  • Average of 60 or more hours per week, with significant overtime opportunities.

  • On-call availability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.

  • Time-and-a-half for hours outside Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m., under the stated pay arrangement.

  • Per diem, hotel reimbursement, and layover pay for qualifying travel assignments.

  • Pre-employment drug screen and background check.

  • Required safety training and equipment qualifications.

  • Full-time direct-hire opportunity with company benefits and applicable travel compensation.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Candor, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
≈ $54,080 a year
15% below the $63,492 median for Heavy Equipment Operator jobs on Jobera (106 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
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Employer
has 107 open jobs on Jobera.

Listing Details

Posted
October 22, 2026
First seen
October 22, 2026
Last seen
October 22, 2026

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CDL-A Excavator & Heavy Equipment Operator – Candor, NC$26.00/hour