CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer

Qualdoc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Hotel pay for travel

Layover pay

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Qualdoc in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer for a full-time position. The role blends driving, equipment operation, and physical labor with potential overtime and 24/7 emergency availability.

Starting pay is $26.00/hour, with higher pay based on experience. Expect 40 hours weekly with significant overtime and benefits, plus per diem and travel compensation as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL-A with clean driving record.
• Experience in construction or heavy labor preferred.
• Must be physically able to perform strenuous tasks.
• Willingness to train and obtain safety qualifications.
• Available for 24/7 emergency response, including nights/weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment per DOT regulations.
• Drive tractor-trailers to job sites and inspect loads; verify permits for oversized/overweight items.
• Participate in safety briefings and coordinate daily work plans.
• Load, unload, stage, secure, and transport equipment/materials for field assignments.
• Assist with assembling and operating cranes and heavy machinery as qualified.
• Support emergency recovery operations using rigging equipment and winches.
• Operate heavy equipment (cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, etc.) as qualified.
• Document maintenance activities and report complex issues.

Skills

CDL-A license

Physical labor

Mechanical basics

Safety training

Emergency response readiness

24/7 availability

Tools

Rigging equipment

Hydraulic tools

Welding

Torch cutting

Basic maintenance tools

Job description

CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer

Location: Kansas City, MO
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay depending on experience

Job Overview

We are hiring Class A CDL drivers for a hands-on field position supporting equipment transportation, heavy machinery operations, industrial maintenance, and emergency infrastructure projects. This role combines commercial driving, equipment operation, and physical labor. Driving accounts for approximately 10% of the job.

Schedule & Compensation

• 40 hours guaranteed per week, with significant overtime.

• Average of 60+ hours per week; some weeks may reach 70 hours.

• Must be available for emergency callouts 24/7, including nights, 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 available.

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, inspect transported loads, and verify permits for oversized and overweight equipment.

• Participate in safety briefings and coordinate daily work plans with the crew.

• Load, unload, stage, secure, and transport equipment and materials for field assignments.

• Assist with assembling, inspecting, and operating cranes and other heavy machinery.

• Support emergency recovery operations using rigging equipment, chains, cables, and winches.

• Operate heavy equipment, including cranes, backhoes, excavators, grapple trucks, dump trucks, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and skid steers, as qualified.

• Assist with material transfers, specialized lifting, grading, infrastructure repairs, and construction support.

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

• Monitor equipment condition and perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs, including basic mechanical tasks such as oil changes.

• Document maintenance activities and report complex mechanical issues to the appropriate maintenance personnel.

• Prepare equipment for transport, restock vehicles with parts and supplies, and organize materials.

• Clean and maintain vehicles, machinery, tools, and work areas.

• Follow established 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.

• Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to perform minor equipment repairs.

• Ability to perform manual labor and safely work around heavy machinery.

• Willingness to complete required training and safety qualification assessments.

• Availability for 24/7 emergency response, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience.

• Experience operating cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, tractors, skid steers, or rail-bound equipment.

• Experience driving vehicles with manual transmissions.

• Familiarity with rigging, hydraulic tools, welding, torch cutting, electrical tools, and equipment maintenance.

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

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Drug screening.

• Background check.

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