CDL-A Heavy Equipment Laborer
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay depending on experience
Position Summary
We are seeking Class A CDL drivers for a hands-on field position involving equipment transportation, heavy machinery operation, material handling, and emergency railroad support. This role combines commercial driving with physical labor, equipment maintenance, and construction-related tasks. Driving is approximately 10% of the job.
Schedule & Benefits
40 hours guaranteed per week, with significant overtime.
Average of 60+ hours per week; some weeks may reach 70 hours.
24/7 on-call availability required, including weekends and holidays.
Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, are paid at time and a half.
Additional compensation includes per diem, hotel pay for travel, and applicable layover pay.
Full-time benefits.
Key Responsibilities
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment according to company policies and DOT regulations.
Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and inspect transported loads and equipment.
Verify permits for oversized and overweight loads.
Participate in daily safety briefings and coordinate work plans with the crew.
Load, unload, stage, secure, and transport equipment and materials.
Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment.
Support emergency recovery operations using rigging equipment, chains, cables, and winches.
Operate heavy machinery, including cranes, backhoes, excavators, grapple trucks, dump trucks, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and skid steers, as qualified.
Assist with material transfers, specialized lifting, grading, construction support, and railroad equipment maintenance.
Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.
Perform basic equipment servicing and preventive maintenance, document completed work, and report major mechanical issues.
Prepare equipment for transport, restock vehicles with parts and supplies, and organize materials.
Clean and maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
Follow all safety procedures and assist other teams as operational needs require.
Required Qualifications
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 perform hands-on work and safely handle equipment and materials.
Willingness to complete required training and safety qualification tests.
Availability for emergency callouts 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience.
Experience operating backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, tractors, skid steers, or similar machinery.
Experience with rail-bound equipment, rigging, hydraulic tools, welding, torch cutting, or basic mechanical maintenance.
Equivalent combinations of training and practical experience may be considered.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Drug screening.
Background check.
Interview Reminder: Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.
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