CDL-A Construction Equipment Operator

CDL-A Construction Equipment Operator

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

About the Position

We are seeking a dependable CDL-A Construction Equipment Operator to support field operations involving heavy equipment, material handling, transportation, and construction-related labor.

This is a hands-on position that combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, and physically demanding outdoor work. Driving makes up only a small portion of the job. Candidates should be comfortable operating construction machinery, handling materials, and working outdoors in changing weather conditions.

This position requires 24/7 on-call availability to respond to emergency assignments, including weekends and holidays.

Schedule & Compensation

40 hours guaranteed per week.

Significant overtime, with average workweeks of 60+ hours and occasional weeks reaching 70 hours.

24/7 on-call availability, including weekends and holidays.

Time-and-a-half overtime pay for hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Additional compensation includes per diem, hotel accommodations for travel, and layover pay when applicable.

Full-time position with benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations.

• Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and inspect transported loads and equipment.

• Verify transportation permits and ensure overweight and oversized load requirements are met.

• Load, unload, move, and stage heavy materials and equipment for field assignments.

• Operate construction equipment, including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, and excavators, when qualified.

• Assist with equipment assembly, inspections, rigging, and connecting chains, cables, and winches.

• Perform physically demanding fieldwork, including material handling, site preparation, grading, and equipment positioning.

• Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.

• Monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime.

• Perform and document minor equipment maintenance and report more complex mechanical issues to the appropriate supervisor.

• Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, and transportation after completing assignments.

• Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, components, and supplies.

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe vehicles, equipment, and work areas.

• Participate in daily safety briefings and follow all company safety policies.

• Assist other departments and perform additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.

• Previous experience in construction, equipment operation, or physically demanding labor.

• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.

• Comfortable performing continuous physical labor and working outdoors in various weather conditions.

• Ability to work extended hours, travel as needed, and remain available for emergency callouts 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

• Must successfully complete required qualification tests and safety training.

• Strong awareness of workplace safety and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Preferred Experience

3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, including:

Backhoes

Bulldozers

Excavators

Front-end loaders

Grapple trucks

Rail-bound equipment

Tractors

Skid-steer loaders

Equivalent combinations of relevant training and hands-on experience may also be considered.

Experience with cranes, rigging, hydraulic tools, welding, or torch cutting is a plus.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Pre-employment drug screening

Background check

Interview Requirement: Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.