CDL-A Equipment Operator – Infrastructure Maintenance – Taneytown, MD
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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator
Location: Taneytown, MD
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed per week, with significant overtime
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience.
Position Overview
Seeking a Class A CDL Driver/Operator to support railroad recovery, track maintenance, and heavy equipment operations. This hands-on role involves transporting equipment to job sites, operating construction machinery when qualified, and assisting with railroad rerailing, track repair, load transfers, and related fieldwork.
Driving accounts for approximately 10% of the role. Candidates must be comfortable operating heavy equipment, performing physical labor, traveling as needed, and responding to emergency calls on a 24/7 on-call basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transport heavy equipment, tools, and materials to and from job sites.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
- Secure loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight equipment.
- Operate excavators, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, and other construction equipment when qualified.
- Assist with infrastructure repair, ground preparation, grading, material movement, and construction activities.
- Support equipment lifting and rigging using chains, cables, winches, and related tools when trained.
- Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and common hand tools as assigned.
- Perform minor equipment maintenance and report issues requiring additional repairs.
- Participate in safety meetings and follow DOT requirements and site-specific procedures.
- Load, unload, organize, and restock equipment and supplies.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Assist with other field assignments as operational needs require.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Class A CDL with a good driving record.
- Experience operating construction or heavy equipment preferred.
- Background in construction, maintenance, infrastructure work, or physical field labor.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with common hand tools.
- Ability to work safely around heavy machinery and follow established operating procedures.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel, work overtime, and respond to emergency assignments.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Ability to complete required safety training and qualification tests.
Schedule and Compensation:
- 40 hours guaranteed each week.
- Average workload of 60 or more hours per week, with significant overtime.
- On-call availability 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
- Time-and-a-half for hours outside Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m., under the stated pay arrangement.
- Per diem, hotel reimbursement, and layover pay for qualifying travel assignments.
Additional Requirements:
- Pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Required safety training and qualification programs.
Benefits:
- Full-time direct-hire employment with company benefits and applicable travel compensation.