CDL / Equipment Operator

Baranko Companies; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO & VTO

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) match

Years of service awards

Referral bonus

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Baranko Companies in Dickinson, ND seeks a CDL Equipment Operator to safely transport materials and environmental waste, and to operate skid steers, loaders, and excavators for cleanup and site restoration.

The role includes vehicle inspections, load securement, and adherence to safety rules, with opportunities to perform varied fieldwork and general labor tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement preferred.
• Experience operating skid steers, loaders, or excavators preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and comply with drug/alcohol policies.
• Willingness to perform truck driving and hands-on fieldwork.
• Good understanding of load securement and weight limits.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tractor-trailers and straight trucks on job sites and public roads.
• Operate skid steers, loaders, and excavators to support environmental operations.
• Perform pre- and post-shift inspections on trucks and equipment.
• Check fluid levels, perform routine service, and report maintenance needs.
• Secure loads and adhere to weight limits and safety rules.
• Assist with general labor and other site duties as needed.

Skills

CDL Class A

Load securement

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Job description

As a CDL Equipment Operator, you will support our Baranko Environmental team by safely transporting materials, equipment, and environmental waste to and from job sites. You will also operate skid steers, loaders, and excavators as needed to support cleanup, material handling, and site restoration activities.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Safely operate tractor-trailers and straight trucks on active job sites and public roads.
• Operate skid steers, loaders, and excavators to support environmental operations.
• Perform pre and post shift inspections on trucks and equipment.
• Check fluid levels, perform routine service, and report maintenance needs.
• Properly secure loads and follow applicable weight limits.
• Follow company policies, operating procedures, and applicable safety rules.
• Assist with general labor and other job site duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement is preferred.
• Experience operating skid steers, loaders, or excavators preferred.
• Willingness to learn and perform a combination of truck driving, equipment operation, and hands-on fieldwork.
• Good understanding of load securement and weight limits.
• Must pass a pre-employment urine drug test and comply with drug and alcohol policies during employment.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

BENEFITS

• Sign-on Bonus up to $3000
• Paid Time Off (PTO) + Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous Years of Service Awards
• Referral Bonus up to $2500
• Career development opportunities, including support for additional CDL endorsements, industry certifications, and hands-on industrial/oilfield training.

Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Dickinson, North Dakota, Baranko Companies is a family-owned organization consisting of multiple business entities, each with their own area of expertise. Baranko Brothers, Inc. performs heavy highway/civil construction, Baranko Environmental, LLC focuses on environmental services and waste disposal management, Baranko Services, LLC provides oilfield swabbing services, and Center Coal Company is a stoker and lump coal retailer. Together, they serve a broad range of clients across North Dakota and beyond