CDL-A Field Equipment Laborer – DFW, TX
CDL-A Field Equipment Laborer – DFW, TX
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience
Position Summary
We’re hiring a CDL-A Field Equipment Laborer for hands-on field operations in the DFW area. This role combines commercial driving, loading and transferring equipment, heavy equipment support, and physical labor at job sites. Candidates should be safety-conscious, dependable, and comfortable responding to emergency assignments.
Schedule & Compensation
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40 hours guaranteed per week
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Significant overtime; average workweeks are 60+ hours
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On-call availability 24/7, including weekends and holidays
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Hours outside Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m., paid at time-and-a-half
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Additional compensation may include per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable
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Benefits included
Responsibilities
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Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company and DOT requirements.
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Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites and verify loads and required permits.
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Load, unload, stage, and transfer equipment and materials safely.
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Assist with specialized lifting and field operations using cranes, excavators, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, and related equipment when qualified.
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Help assemble equipment and secure rigging, chains, cables, and winches.
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Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting tools, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.
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Complete minor equipment maintenance and report more complex mechanical issues.
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Participate in safety briefings, site cleanup, and equipment restocking.
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Maintain clean, organized vehicles, equipment, and work areas.
Requirements
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Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
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Experience in construction labor or another physically demanding role.
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Ability to perform hands-on work outdoors and operate heavy equipment when qualified.
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Willingness to complete required training, qualification tests, and safety programs.
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Availability for emergency callouts 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
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Three or more years of heavy equipment operating experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
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Experience with excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers, grapple trucks, tractors, or skid-steers.
Pre-Employment Requirements
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Background check
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Pre-employment drug screen
As published by lever · 9 questions · 7 written answers
Basics
Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Portfolio URL, Qualdoc, LLC
Pick from a list (2)
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for employment authorization?
Written answers (7)
- How many years of experience do you have operating heavy equipment? Please list the types of equipment you have operated and briefly describe your experience with each.
- Tell us about your previous construction or physically demanding work experience. What types of projects or tasks were you responsible for?
- Describe your experience with loading, unloading, moving, staging, or securing heavy materials and equipment.
- Please describe your hands-on experience using tools such as hydraulic tools, grinders, drills, welding/cutting equipment, electrical tools, rigging equipment, or other hand tools
- When is your availability to start?
- Please provide your city, state and zip code
- Please provide your phone number and active email address