CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator
Core
Operate heavy machinery, transport equipment via Class A CDL, and perform hands-on industrial maintenance and construction support.
Role type
Heavy equipment operator / CDL-A driver
Builds
Equipment transportation, industrial maintenance, emergency infrastructure projects
Domain
Construction / Industrial maintenance
Required skills
Class A CDL, heavy equipment operation, mechanical troubleshooting, rigging, load securing, basic maintenance, DOT compliance
Preferred skills
3+ years heavy equipment experience, manual transmission operation, rail-bound equipment operation, welding/cutting torch proficiency
Technologies
Cranes, backhoes, excavators, grapple trucks, dump trucks, bulldozers, front-end loaders, skid steers, hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches
Responsibilities
Operate tractor-trailers to transport machinery and materials; operate heavy equipment like cranes and excavators; perform pre/post-trip inspections; load, unload, and secure equipment; assist with lifting and material transfers; perform basic equipment maintenance and minor repairs; use rigging equipment and hydraulic tools; monitor equipment condition and report mechanical issues.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC