CDL-A Excavator Operator

• 40 hours guaranteed per week

• Average of 60+ hours per week, with some weeks reaching 70 hours

• On-call availability 24/7, including weekends and holidays

• Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

• Per diem for qualifying assignments

• Hotel and layover pay for eligible travel assignments

• Full-time benefits package

• Operate excavators, cranes, and other heavy equipment to complete specialized field assignments.

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT regulations.

• Transport machinery, materials, and equipment to and from job sites using tractor-trailers.

• Inspect loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight equipment.

• Assist with loading, unloading, positioning, and securing equipment and materials.

• Participate in daily safety briefings and coordinate with team members to complete assignments safely and efficiently.

• Use chains, cables, winches, and other rigging equipment to assist with lifting and equipment handling.

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

• Assist with equipment recovery, material handling, grading, lifting, and construction-related field activities.

• Work with hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and standard hand tools.

• Perform basic equipment maintenance and minor repairs, including routine service tasks such as oil changes.

• Monitor equipment condition, identify mechanical issues, and report major repairs to the Shop Manager or Foreman.

• Assist with equipment assembly, disassembly, and transportation at the completion of assignments.

• Clean, organize, and restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, tools, and supplies.

• Maintain a safe and organized work environment while following all required safety procedures.

• Assist other departments and perform additional duties as needed.

• 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 operate heavy equipment and perform hands-on fieldwork.

• Basic mechanical knowledge and the ability to perform minor equipment repairs.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to emergency assignments.

• Availability to work an on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to work extended hours and travel for assignments as needed.

• Ability to complete required safety training and qualification testing.

• 3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment.

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

• Experience operating equipment with a manual transmission.

• Strong mechanical skills and experience performing basic equipment maintenance.

Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.

• Pre-employment drug screening

• Background check

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