Equipment Operator / CDL Driver

Envision Benefits Group LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave under NYS law

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Envision Benefits Group LLC is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator/CDL Driver to support electrical construction and service crews in Buffalo, NY. This full-time role involves operating and transporting equipment, assisting with job site logistics, and maintaining records to keep the fleet safe and ready.

The ideal candidate has a valid Class A or B CDL, a current DOT medical card, and at least three years of heavy equipment experience, including excavators and loaders.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or Class B CDL is required.
• Current DOT medical card.
• At least 3 years of heavy equipment operating experience.
• Experience operating excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers, trenchers preferred.
• Experience hauling equipment and towing trailers preferred.
• Driving record must meet insurer's requirements.
• Ability to pass a DOT pre-employment drug test and participate in random testing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate company equipment on electrical construction and service projects, including mini excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers, trenchers, and other equipment.
• Perform excavation, trenching, backfilling, grading, material handling, and site restoration per safety standards.
• Support underground installation.
• Read and interpret grade stakes, site plans, and grade sheets.
• Safely transport equipment, materials, and attachments between yard and job sites.
• Load, unload, transport, and organize materials and supplies per DOT requirements.
• Complete pre-trip, post-trip, and daily equipment inspections.
• Track and record equipment hours, fuel usage, and utilization.
• Perform routine maintenance and report issues for repair.
• When not operating, assist with site setup, traffic control, manual labor, hand excavation, and site cleanup.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe equipment yard and work area.
• Follow all safety policies and OSHA/DOT regulations.
• Operate safely around utility infrastructure and energized equipment.
• Support emergency, after-hours, or storm restoration work when required.

Skills

CDL License

DOT Medical Card

Heavy Equipment Experience

Excavators/Dozers/Loaders

Hauling/Towing

Safe Driving Record

DOT Drug Test Compliance

Independent Worker

Physical Stamina (50 lbs)

Job description

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Envision Benefits Group is currently recruiting on behalf of our client, who has an immediate need for an experienced full-time Equipment Operator/CDL Driver to support their electrical construction and service crews. For more than 35 years, they have served commercial and residential clients throughout Buffalo and Western New York, earning the trust of developers, general contractors, property managers, and homeowners who demand precision every time.

In this role, you will operate and transport company equipment, assist with job site logistics, maintain equipment records, and help keep our fleet safe, reliable, and ready to support field operations.

What You'll Do

• Operate company equipment on electrical construction and service projects, including mini excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers, trenchers, and other equipment as needed, on active excavation and site development job sites.
• Perform excavation, trenching, backfilling, grading, material handling, and site restoration activities in accordance with project requirements and safety standards.
• Support underground installation.
• Read and interpret grade stakes, site plans, and grade sheets.
• Safely transport equipment, materials, and attachments between the yard and job sites.
• Load, unload, transport, and organize materials, equipment, tools, and construction supplies in accordance with DOT requirements.
• Complete pre-trip, post-trip, and daily equipment inspections
• Track and record equipment hours, fuel usage, and utilization.
• Perform routine maintenance, maintain service records, and promptly report equipment issues requiring repair
• When not operating equipment, perform job site setup, traffic control, manual labor activities, hand excavation, job site cleanup, and other construction tasks as needed to support construction operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe equipment yard and work area
• Follow all company safety policies and applicable OSHA and DOT regulations
• Operate equipment safely around utility infrastructure and energized electrical equipment
• Support emergency, after-hours, or storm restoration work when required

Schedule

Full time, schedule may vary based on project needs, weather conditions, and workload.

Pay

$30.00 to $36.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

• Paid Sick Leave under New York State law.
• A retirement plan with employer match

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our client provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Envision Benefits Group at [e-mail].

Requirements

What You Need

• Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required
• Current DOT medical card
• At least 3 years of heavy equipment operating experience
• Experience operating excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers, trenchers, and similar heavy equipment preferred
• Experience hauling equipment and towing trailers preferred
• Driving record that meets our insurance carrier's requirements
• Ability to pass a DOT pre-employment drug test and participate in random testing
• Working knowledge of equipment maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Reliable, organized, and comfortable maintaining written or electronic records
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical job duties as needed