CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator & Field Technician in Kansas City, Missouri at Qualdoc, LLC

• 40 hours guaranteed per week.

• Significant overtime, with average workweeks of 60+ hours and occasional weeks reaching 70 hours.

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

• Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.

• Additional compensation includes per diem, hotel accommodations for travel, and layover pay when applicable.

• Full-time position with benefits.

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations.

• Drive tractor-trailers to and from job sites and inspect transported loads and equipment.

• Verify permits and ensure overweight and oversized load specifications are accurate.

• Load, unload, move, and stage materials and heavy equipment for field assignments.

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

• Assist with equipment assembly, inspections, rigging, and connecting chains, cables, and winches.

• Perform physical fieldwork involving material handling, lifting, grading, and site preparation.

• Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.

• Perform basic mechanical maintenance, including minor equipment repairs and routine service such as oil changes.

• Monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain safe and reliable operating conditions.

• Document maintenance activities and report more complex mechanical issues to the appropriate supervisor.

• Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, and transportation after completing assignments.

• Restock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, components, and supplies.

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

• Participate in daily safety briefings and follow all required safety procedures.

• Cross-train and assist with different field operations and departmental assignments as needed.

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.

• Previous experience in construction labor, equipment operation, or a physically demanding field position.

• Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to perform oil changes and minor equipment repairs.

• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.

• Comfortable performing physical labor and working outdoors in changing conditions.

• Willingness to travel to job sites and work extended hours.

• Must be available for emergency callouts 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

• Ability to successfully complete required qualification tests and safety training.

• Strong awareness of workplace safety and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• 3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, including:

  • Backhoes

  • Bulldozers

  • Excavators

  • Front-end loaders

  • Grapple trucks

  • Tractors

  • Skid-steer loaders

  • Rail-bound equipment

• Experience operating manual transmission trucks or heavy equipment.

• Familiarity with cranes, rigging, hydraulic tools, welding, and torch cutting.

• Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor mechanical repairs.

• Equivalent combinations of relevant training and experience may also be considered.

• Pre-employment drug screening

• Background check

Interview Requirement: Candidates must bring steel-toed boots to the interview.