CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer

40 hours guaranteed per week, with significant overtime.

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

Must be available for emergency callouts 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, are paid at time and a half.

Additional compensation includes per diem, hotel pay for travel, and applicable layover pay.

Full-time benefits available.

Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations.

Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites, inspect transported loads, and verify permits for oversized and overweight equipment.

Participate in daily safety briefings and coordinate work plans with the crew.

Load, unload, stage, secure, and transport materials and equipment for field assignments.

Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy machinery.

Support emergency recovery and specialized lifting operations using rigging equipment, chains, cables, and winches.

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

Assist with material transfers, grading, industrial maintenance, construction support, and related field activities.

Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.

Monitor equipment condition, perform preventive maintenance and minor servicing, and document completed work.

Report complex mechanical issues to the appropriate maintenance personnel.

Prepare equipment for transport, restock vehicles with parts and supplies, and organize materials.

Clean and maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.

Follow safety procedures and assist other teams or departments when needed.

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

Experience in construction, industrial labor, or another physically demanding position.

Ability to perform manual labor and work safely around heavy equipment.

Willingness to complete required training and safety qualification assessments.

Availability for 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays.

3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience.

Experience with cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, tractors, skid steers, or rail-bound equipment.

Familiarity with rigging, hydraulic tools, welding, torch cutting, electrical tools, or basic equipment maintenance.

Equivalent combinations of training and practical experience may be considered.

Drug screening.

Background check.