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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator

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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator

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

Job Overview

We are hiring a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator to transport equipment and materials, operate construction machinery, and assist with demanding field projects. This is a hands-on role that combines commercial driving, equipment operation, physical labor, and equipment maintenance. It is not an over-the-road driving position.

Employees must be available for emergency assignments at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company procedures and DOT regulations.
  • Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and verify loads, equipment, and permits for oversized or overweight transportation.
  • Participate in daily safety briefings and review work plans with the crew.
  • Load, unload, move, and stage equipment and materials before and after field assignments.
  • Operate heavy equipment when qualified, including cranes, backhoes, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, dump trucks, tractors, skid steers, and rail-bound equipment.
  • Assist with specialty lifting, material transfers, equipment recovery, infrastructure repairs, and construction activities.
  • Help assemble and inspect equipment and use chains, cables, and winches for rigging operations.
  • Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.
  • Monitor equipment condition and perform basic servicing and minor repairs. Report more complex mechanical issues to the shop supervisor.
  • Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, and transportation after completing assignments.
  • Restock vehicles with parts and supplies, sort scrap materials, and keep equipment and work areas clean and organized.
  • Follow all safety procedures and assist other teams or departments when operational needs require it.

Qualifications

  • Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
  • Experience in construction labor or another physically demanding role.
  • Three or more years of heavy equipment operating experience preferred, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, or skid steers.
  • Ability to perform hands-on work and safely operate heavy machinery around coworkers and other equipment.
  • Ability to complete required qualification tests, safety training, and other company programs.
  • Availability for emergency call-outs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays.

Schedule & Compensation

  • 40 hours guaranteed per week.
  • Significant overtime; employees average 60 or more hours weekly, 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.
  • During downtime between field assignments, employees may complete safety training, preventive maintenance, and equipment servicing.

Benefits

  • Full-time employment with benefits.
  • Opportunities to develop heavy equipment operating and technical skills.

Hiring Requirements

  • Pre-employment drug screening.
  • Background check.
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