CDL-A Equipment Operator

Operate tractor-trailers to deliver equipment, machinery, and materials to designated job sites.

Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks, trailers, and equipment in compliance with DOT regulations and company procedures.

Check load securement and confirm permits for oversized and overweight transportation.

Assist with loading, unloading, staging, and positioning equipment at work locations.

Help prepare machinery and vehicles for transportation after assignments are completed.

Operate heavy machinery, including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and skid steers, when qualified.

Assist with crane setup, equipment assembly, inspections, and lifting operations.

Handle rigging activities using chains, cables, winches, and other lifting accessories.

Support material transfers, equipment positioning, and other field operations.

Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and standard hand tools as required.

Participate in daily safety briefings and review job assignments before beginning work.

Check equipment condition and perform basic servicing and minor repairs.

Report significant mechanical problems to the Shop Manager or Foreman.

Assist with equipment breakdown, loading, and securement when projects are finished.

Replenish vehicles with necessary tools, parts, and supplies.

Maintain organized workspaces, vehicles, and equipment.

Provide general labor support and assist other departments when necessary.

Follow all safety procedures and maintain proper housekeeping standards.

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A).

Good driving record.

Previous experience in construction, equipment operation, or another physically demanding occupation.

Ability to operate heavy machinery and perform hands-on field assignments.

Willingness to complete required equipment qualification tests and safety training.

Ability to respond to emergency assignments at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Flexibility to work extended hours and travel as project requirements dictate.

Backhoes

Bulldozers

Excavators

Front-end loaders

Grapple trucks

Tractors

Skid steers

Full-time, direct-hire position.

Guaranteed 40 hours per week.

Typical workweeks average 60 or more hours, with significant overtime opportunities.

Must remain available for emergency assignments 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Per diem for qualifying travel assignments.

Hotel accommodations and layover pay for eligible out-of-town assignments.

Full-time employee benefits.

Pre-employment drug screening.

Background check.