CDL-A Field Equipment Operator – Kansas City, MO

• Transport equipment and materials to job sites using a tractor-trailer.

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and verify that loads are secure and transportation permits are accurate.

• Operate heavy equipment, including excavators, backhoes, cranes, loaders, grapple trucks, and dump trucks, when qualified.

• Assist with equipment lifting, load transfers, infrastructure repair, material handling, and related field projects.

• Work with chains, cables, winches, hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, and standard hand tools as required.

• Perform basic mechanical tasks, including minor equipment repairs and oil changes when needed.

• Monitor equipment condition, report defects, and help keep machinery ready for service.

• Participate in safety briefings and follow DOT requirements and jobsite procedures.

• Load, unload, secure, and organize equipment, tools, and supplies.

• Maintain clean vehicles, equipment, and work areas.

• Assist other field teams or departments as assignments require.

• Class A CDL with a good driving record.

• Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to perform an oil change and other minor equipment repairs.

• Heavy equipment operating experience preferred.

• Experience with manual-transmission equipment strongly preferred.

• Background in construction, equipment operation, or physical field labor.

• Ability to work safely with rigging equipment, hand tools, and hydraulic tools.

• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to pass required training and safety qualifications.

• Availability for emergency callouts, including weekends and holidays.

• 40 hours guaranteed weekly.

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

• On-call 24/7 for emergency assignments.

• 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 qualification tests.

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