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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator

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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator

Location: West Chicago, IL Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Starting Pay: $26.00/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience

Job Overview

We are seeking a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator to transport equipment, operate heavy machinery, and assist with hands-on field projects. This position involves a combination of commercial driving, equipment handling, physical labor, and routine maintenance. Driving makes up a small portion of the role; most work takes place at job sites or the equipment shop.

Candidates must be available for emergency call-outs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect trucks, trailers, and equipment before and after trips, following company procedures and DOT requirements.
  • Transport equipment and materials to job sites, check loads, and confirm permits for oversized or overweight shipments.
  • Attend safety briefings and coordinate daily work activities with the crew.
  • Load, unload, move, and position equipment and materials at job sites.
  • Assist with equipment recovery, specialty lifting, material transfers, grading, infrastructure repairs, and construction projects.
  • Help assemble, inspect, and operate cranes and other machinery when qualified.
  • Assist with rigging using chains, cables, and winches.
  • Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, dump trucks, tractors, skid steers, and rail-bound equipment.
  • Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.
  • Monitor equipment condition, complete minor servicing and repairs, and report major mechanical issues to the shop supervisor.
  • Assist with dismantling and loading equipment at the end of assignments.
  • Restock vehicles with parts and supplies, sort scrap materials, and maintain clean, organized work areas.
  • Follow safety procedures and support other operational teams when needed.

Qualifications

  • Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
  • Experience in construction labor or a similar physically demanding role.
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and perform hands-on field work.
  • Ability to complete required qualification tests and safety training.
  • Availability for emergency response at all hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Three or more years operating heavy equipment, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid steers.
  • An equivalent combination of training and experience may also be considered.

Schedule & Pay

  • 40 hours guaranteed per week.
  • Significant overtime; employees average 60+ hours per week, with some weeks reaching 70 hours.
  • 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.
  • Between field assignments, employees may complete safety training, preventive maintenance, and equipment servicing.

Benefits & Hiring Requirements

  • Full-time employment with benefits.
  • Pre-employment drug screening and background check.
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