CDL-A Infrastructure Maintenance Operator/Laborer – Richmond, VA
CDL-A Infrastructure Maintenance Operator/Laborer – Richmond, VA
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 Infrastructure Maintenance Operator/Laborer in Richmond, VA. This hands-on role focuses on field maintenance, repair, construction support, heavy equipment operation, and physical labor. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, follows safety procedures, and can adapt to changing work assignments and emergency response needs.
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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Complete 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 safely to and from job sites.
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Load, unload, stage, and position equipment and materials for field assignments.
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Assist with infrastructure maintenance, repair, construction, grading, and site preparation.
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Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, loaders, cranes, grapple trucks, and dump trucks when qualified.
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Assist with equipment setup, lifting, and rigging using chains, cables, and winches.
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Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.
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Perform minor equipment maintenance and report more complex mechanical issues.
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Participate in safety briefings, equipment inspections, site cleanup, and equipment restocking.
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Maintain clean and organized vehicles, equipment, tools, 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, maintenance, or another physically demanding role.
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Ability to perform outdoor fieldwork and operate heavy equipment when qualified.
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Willingness to complete required qualification tests and safety training.
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Availability for emergency callouts 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with infrastructure maintenance, construction, or related field operations.
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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 operating excavators, backhoes, bulldozers, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, tractors, or skid-steers.
Pre-Employment Requirements
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Background check
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Pre-employment drug screen
Skills
As published by lever · 10 questions · 6 written answers
Basics
Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Portfolio URL, Qualdoc, LLC
Pick from a list (4)
- Do you understand that this position requires 24/7 on-call availability, including weekends and holidays, to respond to emergency situations?
- Do you have a clean driving record/MVR?
- 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 (6)
- How many years of experience do you have operating heavy equipment, and what types of equipment have you worked with?
- How many years of experience do you have performing construction labor or other physically demanding work, and what were your primary responsibilities?
- How many years of experience do you have responding to emergency calls for service, and what types of emergency situations have you handled?
- When is your availability to start?
- Please provide your city, state and zip code
- Please provide your phone number and active email address