CDL-A Heavy Equipment Laborer

Qualdoc; Fort Worth (TX); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Per diem

Hotel pay for travel

Layover pay

Overtime pay

Zusammenfassung

Qualdoc in Fort Worth, TX seeks a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Laborer for a hands-on field role involving equipment transportation, heavy machinery operation, and material handling. Driving accounts for about 10% of the job, with the rest spent on labor and equipment tasks.

Expect 40 hours per week with significant overtime; 60+ hours on average and some weeks reaching 70. 24/7 on-call, with time-and-a-half pay for non-standard hours. Benefits included.

Qualifikationen

• Possess valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
• Experience in construction or physically demanding roles preferred.
• Willingness to train and obtain safety qualifications.
• Availability for 24/7 emergency callouts, including weekends and holidays.

Aufgaben

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
• Drive tractor-trailers to job sites and inspect loads and equipment.
• Verify permits for oversized/ overweight loads.
• Participate in daily safety briefings and coordinate work plans.
• Load, unload, stage, secure, and transport equipment and materials.
• Assist with cranes and other heavy equipment operations.
• Support emergency recovery operations with rigging and winch equipment.
• Operate heavy machinery as qualified and perform basic maintenance.

Kenntnisse

CDL-A License

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Emergency readiness

Vehicle maintenance

Jobbeschreibung

CDL-A Heavy Equipment Laborer

Location: Fort Worth, TX
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay depending on experience

Position Summary

We are seeking Class A CDL drivers for a hands-on field position involving equipment transportation, heavy machinery operation, material handling, and emergency railroad support. This role combines commercial driving with physical labor, equipment maintenance, and construction-related tasks. Driving is approximately 10% of the job.

Schedule & Benefits

• 40 hours guaranteed per week, with significant overtime.
• Average of 60+ hours per week; some weeks may reach 70 hours.
• 24/7 on-call availability required, including weekends and holidays.
• Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, are paid at time and a half.
• Additional compensation includes per diem, hotel pay for travel, and applicable layover pay.
• Full-time benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment according to company policies and DOT regulations.
• Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and inspect transported loads and equipment.
• Verify permits for oversized and overweight loads.
• Participate in daily safety briefings and coordinate work plans with the crew.
• Load, unload, stage, secure, and transport equipment and materials.
• Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Support emergency recovery operations using rigging equipment, chains, cables, and winches.
• Operate heavy machinery, including cranes, backhoes, excavators, grapple trucks, dump trucks, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and skid steers, as qualified.
• Assist with material transfers, specialized lifting, grading, construction support, and railroad equipment maintenance.
• Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.
• Perform basic equipment servicing and preventive maintenance, document completed work, and report major mechanical issues.
• Prepare equipment for transport, restock vehicles with parts and supplies, and organize materials.
• Clean and maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Follow all safety procedures and assist other teams as operational needs require.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
• Experience in construction, industrial labor, or another physically demanding role.
• Ability to perform hands-on work and safely handle equipment and materials.
• Willingness to complete required training and safety qualification tests.
• Availability for emergency callouts 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience.
• Experience operating backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, tractors, skid steers, or similar machinery.
• Experience with rail-bound equipment, rigging, hydraulic tools, welding, torch cutting, or basic mechanical maintenance.
• Equivalent combinations of training and practical experience may be considered.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Drug screening.
• Background check.

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