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CDL-A Excavator Operator

United StatesUnited States·CandorDirect Hiremid
Heavy Equipment OperatorSkilled Trades & Field Services
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Heavy Equipment OperatorSkilled Trades & Field Services

Location: Candor, NC
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $27.50/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience.

Qualdoc is hiring a CDL-A Excavator Operator for a hands-on position involving heavy equipment operation, transportation, and emergency field support.

This role is ideal for an experienced operator who can safely handle construction equipment, perform physical labor, and assist with time-sensitive field assignments. Driving is a smaller part of the job, with most of the work focused on equipment operation and on-site activities.

Employees also assist with equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and safety training when not responding to emergency calls.

  • 40 hours guaranteed per week

  • Average of 60+ hours per week, with some weeks reaching 70 hours

  • On-call availability 24/7, including weekends and holidays

  • Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

  • Per diem for qualifying assignments

  • Hotel and layover pay for eligible travel assignments

  • Full-time benefits package

  • Operate excavators, cranes, and other heavy equipment to complete specialized field assignments.

  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT regulations.

  • Transport machinery, materials, and equipment to and from job sites using tractor-trailers.

  • Inspect loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight equipment.

  • Assist with loading, unloading, positioning, and securing equipment and materials.

  • Participate in daily safety briefings and coordinate with team members to complete assignments safely and efficiently.

  • Use chains, cables, winches, and other rigging equipment to assist with lifting and equipment handling.

  • Operate equipment such as backhoes, excavators, cranes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and skid steers, as qualified.

  • Assist with equipment recovery, material handling, grading, lifting, and construction-related field activities.

  • Work with hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and standard hand tools.

  • Perform basic equipment maintenance and minor repairs, including routine service tasks such as oil changes.

  • Monitor equipment condition, identify mechanical issues, and report major repairs to the Shop Manager or Foreman.

  • Assist with equipment assembly, disassembly, and transportation at the completion of assignments.

  • Clean, organize, and restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, tools, and supplies.

  • Maintain a safe and organized work environment while following all required safety procedures.

  • Assist other departments and perform additional duties as needed.

  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.

  • Experience in construction, industrial labor, or another physically demanding role.

  • Ability to operate heavy equipment and perform hands-on fieldwork.

  • Basic mechanical knowledge and the ability to perform minor equipment repairs.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to emergency assignments.

  • Availability to work an on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

  • Ability to work extended hours and travel for assignments as needed.

  • Ability to complete required safety training and qualification testing.

  • 3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment.

  • Experience operating excavators, backhoes, bulldozers, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders.

  • Experience operating equipment with a manual transmission.

  • Strong mechanical skills and experience performing basic equipment maintenance.

  • Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.

  • Pre-employment drug screening

  • Background check

  • Interview Requirement: Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.

Location & Eligibility

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

About this job

Pay per year
≈ $57,200 a year
5% below the $60,122 median for Heavy Equipment Operator jobs on Jobera (178 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
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Employer
has 103 open jobs on Jobera.

Listing Details

Posted
November 3, 2026
First seen
November 3, 2026
Last seen
November 3, 2026

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CDL-A Excavator Operator$27.50/hour