CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator
Core
Transporting equipment and materials to job sites, operating heavy machinery, and assisting with field assignments involving equipment recovery, railcar maintenance, material handling, and infrastructure repair.
Role type
CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator / Field Laborer
Builds
Emergency field operations support, equipment recovery, railcar maintenance, infrastructure repair
Domain
Construction / Infrastructure / Transportation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Class A CDL, heavy equipment operation, physical labor, equipment inspection, load/unload, rigging, tool usage (hydraulic, welding, cutting), minor maintenance
Preferred skills
3+ years heavy equipment experience (backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, skid-steers), rigging, welding, torch cutting
Technologies
Cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools
Responsibilities
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks and equipment; Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites; Load, unload, move, and stage materials and equipment; Operate heavy equipment when qualified; Assist with equipment assembly, inspections, rigging, and use of chains, cables, and winches; Perform physical fieldwork involving equipment handling, lifting, grading, and site preparation; Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, and hand tools; Perform minor equipment maintenance and document service activities; Restock vehicles and equipment with parts and supplies; Maintain clean, organized, and safe vehicles and work areas; Participate in daily safety briefings and follow safety procedures.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC