CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator
CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator
Location: Candor, NC
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay depending on experience
Position Overview
We are seeking a Class A CDL driver with heavy equipment operating skills to support emergency field operations and infrastructure maintenance. This hands-on position involves transporting equipment, operating cranes and excavators, handling materials, and assisting with recovery and repair work. Driving makes up approximately 10% of the role.
Schedule & Compensation
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40 hours guaranteed per week, with significant overtime.
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Average of 60+ hours per week, with some weeks reaching 70 hours.
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Must be available for emergency callouts 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, are paid at time and a half.
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Additional compensation includes per diem, hotel pay for travel, and applicable layover pay.
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Full-time benefits available.
Key Responsibilities
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Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations.
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Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and inspect loads and transported machinery.
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Verify permits and requirements for oversized and overweight loads.
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Participate in daily safety briefings and coordinate work plans with field crews.
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Load, unload, stage, secure, and transport equipment and materials.
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Assist with assembling, inspecting, and operating cranes, excavators, and other heavy machinery.
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Support emergency recovery projects using rigging equipment, chains, cables, and winches.
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Operate cranes, backhoes, excavators, grapple trucks, dump trucks, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and skid steers, as qualified.
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Assist with specialized lifting, material transfers, grading, equipment recovery, and infrastructure repair.
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Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.
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Perform preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs, document completed work, and report complex mechanical issues.
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Prepare machinery for transport, restock vehicles with necessary parts and supplies, and organize materials.
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Clean and maintain equipment, vehicles, tools, and work areas.
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Follow established safety procedures and assist other teams as operational needs require.
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Complete safety training and equipment maintenance tasks during periods between field assignments.
Required Qualifications
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Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
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Experience in construction, equipment operation, or another physically demanding field role.
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Ability to perform manual labor and work safely around heavy machinery.
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Willingness to complete required training and safety qualification assessments.
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Availability for emergency callouts 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
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Heavy equipment operating experience, particularly with cranes and excavators.
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3+ years of experience operating equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, tractors, skid steers, or rail-bound machinery.
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Experience with rigging, hydraulic tools, welding, torch cutting, electrical tools, and equipment maintenance.
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Previous railroad or emergency recovery experience is a plus.
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Equivalent combinations of training and practical experience may be considered.
Pre-Employment Requirements
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Drug screening.
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Background check.
Interview Reminder: Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.