CDL-A Heavy Equipment Response Technician

• Guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week


• Consistent overtime opportunities available (often exceeding 60 hours weekly)


• On-call availability required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week


• Must be available for emergency response assignments, including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Starting wage of $26.00 per hour or higher based on experience


• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for work performed outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM


• Per diem provided for qualifying travel assignments


• Hotel accommodations covered during overnight travel


• Layover compensation available when applicable

Transportation & Logistics

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of commercial vehicles, trailers, and equipment


• Safely transport equipment, machinery, and materials to and from project locations


• Inspect loads for proper securement and compliance with transportation requirements


• Verify permits and documentation associated with oversized and overweight loads

Field Operations Support

• Participate in daily planning meetings and safety briefings


• Assist with mobilization, setup, and staging of equipment and materials


• Load and unload equipment required for recovery, maintenance, and construction activities


• Support material transfers and infrastructure-related work assignments


• Assist with project closeout activities, including cleanup and securing equipment for transport

Equipment Operation

• Assist with assembly, inspection, setup, and operation of cranes and specialty equipment


• Support rigging activities utilizing chains, cables, slings, and winches


• Operate heavy equipment when qualified, including:
  
  
  
  • Cranes
  
  
  • Excavators
  
  
  • Backhoes
  
  
  • Grapple trucks
  
  
  • Dump trucks
  
  
  • Additional construction and lifting equipment
  
  
  
  


• Perform work safely while maintaining awareness of surrounding personnel and equipment

Maintenance & Readiness

• Monitor vehicle and equipment performance to maintain operational readiness


• Perform routine maintenance and minor service tasks


• Document maintenance activities and communicate repair needs to management


• Assist with equipment teardown, loading, and transport after project completion


• Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary tools, parts, and supplies


• Organize and properly dispose of or store scrap and reusable materials

Safety & Teamwork

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  • Follow all company safety requirements and operating procedures
  
  
  • Maintain organized vehicles, equipment, and work areas
  
  
  • Demonstrate flexibility by supporting additional operational needs when required
  
  
  • Promote a safe, professional, and productive work environment
  
  
  
  

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A)


• Good driving record


• Previous experience performing physical labor in construction, industrial, transportation, or related environments


• Ability to successfully complete required training, certification, and qualification programs


• Availability to respond to emergency callouts at any time, including weekends and holidays

• Three or more years of heavy equipment operating experience


• Experience operating machinery such as:
  
  
  
  • Excavators
  
  
  • Bulldozers
  
  
  • Backhoes
  
  
  • Front-end loaders
  
  
  • Grapple trucks
  
  
  • Tractors
  
  
  • Skid steer loaders
  
  
  • Rail-related equipment
  
  
  
  


• Equivalent combinations of training and hands-on experience will be considered

• Pre-Employment drug screen


• Background check

• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off