About this role

CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator

Location: Taneytown, MD

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed per week, with significant overtime

Starting Pay: $26.00/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience.

Position Overview

Seeking a Class A CDL Driver/Operator to support railroad recovery, track maintenance, and heavy equipment operations. This hands-on role involves transporting equipment to job sites, operating construction machinery when qualified, and assisting with railroad rerailing, track repair, load transfers, and related fieldwork.

Driving accounts for approximately 10% of the role. Candidates must be comfortable operating heavy equipment, performing physical labor, traveling as needed, and responding to emergency calls on a 24/7 on-call basis.

Key Responsibilities

Transport heavy equipment, tools, and materials to and from job sites.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
Secure loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight equipment.
Operate excavators, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, and other construction equipment when qualified.
Assist with infrastructure repair, ground preparation, grading, material movement, and construction activities.
Support equipment lifting and rigging using chains, cables, winches, and related tools when trained.
Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and common hand tools as assigned.
Perform minor equipment maintenance and report issues requiring additional repairs.
Participate in safety meetings and follow DOT requirements and site-specific procedures.
Load, unload, organize, and restock equipment and supplies.
Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Assist with other field assignments as operational needs require.

Skills and Qualifications

Class A CDL with a good driving record.
Experience operating construction or heavy equipment preferred.
Background in construction, maintenance, infrastructure work, or physical field labor.
Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with common hand tools.
Ability to work safely around heavy machinery and follow established operating procedures.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Willingness to travel, work overtime, and respond to emergency assignments.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
Ability to complete required safety training and qualification tests.
Schedule and Compensation
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40 hours guaranteed each week.
Average workload of 60 or more hours per week, with significant overtime.
On-call availability 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Time-and-a-half for hours outside Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m., under the stated pay arrangement.
Per diem, hotel reimbursement, and layover pay for qualifying travel assignments.

Additional Requirements

Pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Required safety training and qualification programs.

Benefits

Full-time direct-hire employment with company benefits and applicable travel compensation.