CDL-A Equipment Operator – Infrastructure Maintenance – Taneytown, MD in Taneytown, Maryland at Qualdoc, LLC
Job Description
CDL-A Equipment Operator – Infrastructure Maintenance – Taneytown, MD
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour; higher depending on experience
We are hiring a CDL-A Equipment Operator to support infrastructure maintenance, repair, and construction-related field projects. This position combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, and physically demanding outdoor work.
The role is best suited to candidates who enjoy active fieldwork, can operate construction machinery, and are prepared to work extended hours and respond to changing project demands.
Key ResponsibilitiesTransport heavy equipment, tools, and materials to and from job sites.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
Secure loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight equipment.
Operate excavators, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, and other construction equipment when qualified.
Assist with infrastructure repair, ground preparation, grading, material movement, and construction activities.
Support equipment lifting and rigging using chains, cables, winches, and related tools when trained.
Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment, electrical tools, and common hand tools as assigned.
Perform minor equipment maintenance and report issues requiring additional repairs.
Participate in safety meetings and follow DOT requirements and site-specific procedures.
Load, unload, organize, and restock equipment and supplies.
Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Assist with other field assignments as operational needs require.
Class A CDL with a good driving record.
Experience operating construction or heavy equipment preferred.
Background in construction, maintenance, infrastructure work, or physical field labor.
Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with common hand tools.
Ability to work safely around heavy machinery and follow established operating procedures.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Willingness to travel, work overtime, and respond to emergency assignments.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
Ability to complete required safety training and qualification tests.
40 hours guaranteed each week.
Average workload of 60 or more hours per week, with significant overtime.
On-call availability 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Time-and-a-half for hours outside Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m., under the stated pay arrangement.
Per diem, hotel reimbursement, and layover pay for qualifying travel assignments.
Pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Required safety training and qualification programs.
Full-time direct-hire employment with company benefits and applicable travel compensation.
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