CDL-A Field Equipment Laborer – DFW, TX
qualdoc · Fort Worth, Texas, United States · onsite
CDL-A Load Adjust Operator
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay depending on experience
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed weekly; average of 60+ hours, with some weeks reaching 70 hours
Availability: On-call 24/7, including weekends and holidays
Benefits: Full benefits package
Position Overview
We are seeking a CDL-A Load Adjust Operator to support railroad emergency response and field operations. This hands-on position involves transporting equipment, operating heavy machinery, and assisting with load transfers, derailment recovery, railcar repairs, and track maintenance or construction.
Driving is only one part of the role. Employees also perform physical fieldwork, operate construction equipment when qualified, maintain equipment, and complete safety training during downtime. Candidates must be comfortable responding to emergencies on short notice and working extended hours as operational needs require.
Schedule & Compensation:
- 40 hours guaranteed per week
- Significant overtime; average workweeks are 60+ hours
- On-call availability 24/7, including weekends and holidays
- Hours outside Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m., paid at time-and-a-half
- Additional compensation may include per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable
- Benefits included
Responsibilities:
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company and DOT requirements.
- Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites and verify loads and required permits.
- Load, unload, stage, and transfer equipment and materials safely.
- Assist with specialized lifting and field operations using cranes, excavators, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, and related equipment when qualified.
- Help assemble equipment and secure rigging, chains, cables, and winches.
- Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting tools, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.
- Complete minor equipment maintenance and report more complex mechanical issues.
- Participate in safety briefings, site cleanup, and equipment restocking.
- Maintain clean, organized vehicles, equipment, and work areas.
Requirements:
- Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
- Experience in construction labor or another physically demanding role.
- Ability to perform hands-on work outdoors and operate heavy equipment when qualified.
- Willingness to complete required training, qualification tests, and safety programs.
- Availability for emergency callouts 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three or more years of heavy equipment operating experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Experience with excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers, grapple trucks, tractors, or skid-steers.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Background check
- Pre-employment drug screen