CareerPlan

CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator / Field Laborer

Taneytown, MDFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10

Core

Operate heavy machinery (cranes, backhoes, excavators) and transport equipment for emergency railroad recovery, construction support, and maintenance activities.

Role type

Field heavy equipment operator and CDL driver

Builds

Emergency recovery operations, construction support, and infrastructure maintenance

Domain

Construction / Transportation / Rail recovery

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Class A CDL, heavy equipment operation, physical labor, equipment inspection, rigging, hydraulic tools, welding, cutting torches

Preferred skills

3+ years heavy equipment experience, experience with backhoes/bulldozers/excavators/loaders, equipment transportation, rigging

Technologies

Hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, chains, cables, winches

Responsibilities

Operate tractor-trailers to transport equipment; operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, and excavators; load, unload, and stage materials; perform pre/post-trip inspections; assist with equipment assembly and rigging; use hydraulic and welding tools; maintain equipment readiness and perform minor maintenance.

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC