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CDL-A Field Equipment Operator – West Chicago, IL in West Chicago, Illinois at Qualdoc, LLC

NewSalary: $26.00 - $26.00/hrJob Function: Skilled Labor
Qualdoc, LLC
West Chicago, Illinois, 60185, United States
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Job Description

CDL-A Field Equipment Operator West Chicago, IL

CDL-A Field Equipment Operator – West Chicago, IL

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience

Position Summary

We’re hiring a CDL-A Field Equipment Operator for specialized field assignments based out of West Chicago, IL. This is a hands-on position for someone who can safely transport equipment, operate heavy machinery, assist with lifting and recovery tasks, and perform physical labor. Driving is only one part of the job; candidates should be ready to work directly at job sites and respond to emergency callouts.

Schedule & Compensation
  • 40 hours guaranteed per week

  • Significant overtime; average workweeks are 60+ hours

  • On-call availability 24/7, including weekends and holidays

  • Hours outside Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m., paid at time-and-a-half

  • Additional compensation may include per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable

  • Benefits included

Responsibilities
  • Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.

  • Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and verify equipment loads and transportation permits.

  • Load, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials.

  • Operate heavy equipment, including excavators, backhoes, cranes, grapple trucks, and dump trucks, when qualified.

  • Assist with lifting, equipment setup, and rigging using chains, cables, and winches.

  • Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and hand tools as required.

  • Monitor equipment condition, perform minor maintenance, and report more complex repair needs.

  • Participate in safety briefings, site cleanup, equipment disassembly, and restocking.

  • Maintain safe, clean, and organized vehicles, equipment, and work areas.

Requirements
  • Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.

  • Experience in construction, equipment operation, or physically demanding labor.

  • Ability to perform outdoor fieldwork and operate heavy equipment when qualified.

  • Willingness to complete required safety training and qualification tests.

  • Availability for emergency callouts 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Three or more years of heavy equipment operating experience or equivalent training and experience.

  • Experience with excavators, backhoes, bulldozers, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, tractors, or skid-steers.

Pre-Employment Requirements
  • Background check

  • Pre-employment drug screen

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Job Location

West Chicago, Illinois, 60185, United States

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