CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator — Field Ops & On-Call

Qualdoc; Taneytown (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel compensation

Company benefits

Job summary

Qualdoc is seeking a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator in Taneytown, MD to join our field team. The role focuses on equipment transportation, heavy machinery operation, and time-sensitive recovery projects.

You will drive tractor-trailers, inspect equipment, and work with excavators, cranes, backhoes, and other gear while maintaining safety and DOT compliance. On-call travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, loaders, or cranes preferred.
• Construction, equipment maintenance, or physical labor experience.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform minor equipment servicing.
• Ability to follow safe lifting, rigging, and load-handling procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel overnight and respond to emergency assignments.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and complete required safety training.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailers to transport machinery, materials, and supplies between the work location and job sites.
• Inspect trucks, trailers, and equipment before and after trips.
• Verify load securement and required permits for oversized or overweight equipment.
• Operate excavators, cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, and other machinery when qualified.
• Assist with lifting, rigging, equipment positioning, material movement, and field recovery operations.
• Use chains, cables, winches, hydraulic tools, cutting torches, welding tools, and hand tools as needed.
• Perform minor servicing and routine equipment checks to support operational readiness.
• Follow work plans, participate in safety briefings, and comply with DOT requirements.
• Assist with equipment assembly, disassembly, loading, unloading, and site cleanup.
• Restock supplies and keep vehicles, tools, and work areas organized.
• Provide support to other field operations when needed.

Skills

CDL-A license

Heavy equipment operation

Tractor-trailer driving

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Overnight travel

All-weather readiness

Job description

Qualdoc is seeking a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator in Taneytown, MD to join our field team. The role focuses on equipment transportation, heavy machinery operation, and time-sensitive recovery projects.

You will drive tractor-trailers, inspect equipment, and work with excavators, cranes, backhoes, and other gear while maintaining safety and DOT compliance. On-call travel may be required.