CareerPlan

CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator – Field Operations

Richmond, VAFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10

Core

Operate heavy construction machinery, transport equipment and materials via tractor-trailer, and perform site preparation and maintenance tasks.

Role type

Heavy equipment operator (CDL-A)

Builds

Construction and infrastructure projects

Domain

Construction / Industrial

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

CDL-A license, heavy equipment operation, pre/post-trip inspections, load securing, basic mechanical maintenance, manual labor, safety compliance

Preferred skills

3+ years heavy equipment experience, manual transmission operation, welding/hydraulic tool usage

Technologies

Excavators, backhoes, bulldozers, cranes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, front-end loaders, skid-steer loaders, hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches

Responsibilities

Operate heavy construction equipment for grading and site preparation; Drive tractor-trailers to transport equipment and materials; Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks and machinery; Assist with unloading, staging, and securing equipment; Monitor equipment condition and perform basic maintenance; Use chains, cables, and rigging for lifting and material handling

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC