CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer
Qualdoc · Taneytown, MD · onsite
CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer
Location: Taneytown, MD
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay depending on experience
Position Overview
We are looking for a safety-conscious Class A CDL driver to support field operations involving heavy equipment, material transportation, industrial maintenance, and emergency recovery projects. This hands-on role combines equipment operation, commercial driving, and physical labor. Driving makes up approximately 10% of the job.
Schedule & Compensation:
- 40 hours guaranteed per week.
- Significant overtime, with an average workweek of 60+ hours and occasional weeks reaching 70 hours.
- 24/7 on-call availability required, including weekends and holidays.
- Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.
- Additional compensation may include per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable.
- Full-time benefits package.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform 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 and inspect transported loads and equipment.
- Verify transportation permits for overweight and oversized loads.
- Participate in job briefings and safety meetings to review work plans and assignments.
- Load, unload, move, and stage materials and equipment for field operations.
- Assist with equipment assembly, inspection, and operation.
- Use chains, cables, and winches to assist with equipment rigging and field operations.
- Operate heavy equipment, including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, and excavators, when qualified.
- Assist with specialized lifting, equipment recovery, material transfers, railcar maintenance and repair, grading, and construction-related work.
- Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.
- Monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime.
- Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle maintenance; report more complex mechanical issues to the appropriate personnel.
- Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, and transportation after job completion.
- Restock vehicles and equipment with parts, components, and supplies.
- Keep vehicles, equipment, and work areas clean and organized.
- Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
- Support other departments as needed to meet operational requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a good driving record.
- Experience in construction labor or a similar physically demanding role.
- Ability to pass required qualification tests and safety training programs.
- Availability for 24/7 emergency assignments, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to perform physical labor and work in demanding field environments.
- Commitment to safe work practices and teamwork.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three or more years of heavy equipment operating experience.
- Experience operating backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid-steer loaders.
- Experience with equipment transportation, rigging, or construction-related activities.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Work Environment:
- Local and out-of-area job assignments.
- Extended work hours and overnight travel may be required.
- Outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
- Physically demanding work involving equipment handling and general labor.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Pre-employment drug screening.
- Background check.
- Completion of required safety training and qualification programs.
Interview Requirements:
- Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.