About this CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator role at Qualdoc
CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience
Job Summary
We are seeking a CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator to support field operations involving equipment transportation, heavy machinery, and hands-on labor. This position combines limited commercial driving with equipment operation, job-site preparation, and routine maintenance. It is a field-based role, not a long-haul trucking position.
Employees must be ready to respond to emergency calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
What You’ll Do
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Inspect trucks, trailers, and equipment before and after trips in accordance with DOT regulations and company procedures.
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Transport equipment and materials to job sites, check loads, and verify permits for oversized or overweight shipments.
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Attend daily safety briefings and coordinate work plans with the crew.
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Load, unload, move, and position equipment and materials for field assignments.
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Assist with equipment recovery, specialty lifting, material transfers, grading, infrastructure work, and construction projects.
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Help assemble, inspect, and operate cranes and other machinery when qualified.
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Assist with rigging using chains, cables, and winches.
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Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, dump trucks, tractors, skid steers, and rail-bound equipment.
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Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and standard hand tools as required.
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Monitor equipment performance, complete basic servicing and minor repairs, and report major mechanical issues to the shop supervisor.
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Help dismantle and load equipment after assignments are complete.
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Restock vehicles with parts and supplies, sort scrap materials, and keep equipment and work areas clean and organized.
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Follow safety procedures and assist with other operational tasks when needed.
Requirements
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Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a good driving record.
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Experience in construction labor or a similar physically demanding position.
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Ability to operate heavy machinery safely and perform hands-on field work.
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Ability to complete required qualification tests and safety training.
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Availability for 24/7 emergency response, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Three or more years operating heavy equipment, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid steers.
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An equivalent combination of training and practical experience may also be considered.
Preferred Experience
Schedule & Pay
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40 hours guaranteed per week.
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Significant overtime, with employees averaging 60+ hours per week and some weeks reaching 70 hours.
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Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.
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Additional compensation may include per diem, hotel expenses for travel, and layover pay when applicable.
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During periods between field assignments, employees may complete safety training, preventive maintenance, and equipment servicing.
Benefits & Hiring Requirements
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Full-time employment with benefits.
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Pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Interview reminder: Bring steel-toed boots to the interview.
