CDL-A Heavy Equipment Laborer
- $26 per hour
- Onsite
About the role
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
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40 hours guaranteed per week, with significant overtime.
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Average of 60+ hours per week; some weeks may reach 70 hours.
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24/7 on-call availability required, including 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.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment according to company policies and DOT regulations.
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Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and inspect transported loads and equipment.
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Verify permits for oversized and overweight loads.
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Participate in daily safety briefings and coordinate work plans with the crew.
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Load, unload, stage, secure, and transport equipment and materials.
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Assist with the assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment.
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Support emergency recovery operations using rigging equipment, chains, cables, and winches.
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Operate heavy machinery, including cranes, backhoes, excavators, grapple trucks, dump trucks, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and skid steers, as qualified.
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Assist with material transfers, specialized lifting, grading, construction support, and railroad equipment maintenance.
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Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.
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Perform basic equipment servicing and preventive maintenance, document completed work, and report major mechanical issues.
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Prepare equipment for transport, restock vehicles with parts and supplies, and organize materials.
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Clean and maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas.
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Follow all safety procedures and assist other teams as operational needs require.
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, industrial labor, or another physically demanding role.
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Ability to perform hands-on work and safely handle equipment and materials.
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Willingness to complete required training and safety qualification tests.
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Availability for emergency callouts 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
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3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience.
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Experience operating backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, tractors, skid steers, or similar machinery.
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Experience with rail-bound equipment, rigging, hydraulic tools, welding, torch cutting, or basic mechanical maintenance.
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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.