CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator

Job overview

The CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator role is onsite in Taneytown, MD, with starting pay of $26.00 per hour and higher pay possible depending on experience. The field team handles equipment transportation, heavy machinery operations, and time-sensitive recovery projects. The operator transports machinery and materials, operates equipment when qualified, and assists with field recovery and related work. Safe driving, equipment readiness, and adaptable field support contribute to completing assignments and maintaining operational readiness.

What you'll do

• Drive tractor-trailers to transport machinery, materials, and supplies between the work location and job sites. Inspect trucks, trailers, and equipment
• verify load securement and permits. Operate excavators, cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, and other machinery when qualified. Assist with rigging, equipment positioning, material movement, recovery operations, assembly, loading, unloading, and site cleanup. Perform minor servicing and routine checks
• follow work plans, safety briefings, and DOT requirements. Requires a valid Class A CDL and good driving record. Overnight travel and emergency assignments are part of the requirements
• on-call availability is 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl-a heavy equipment operator

taneytown md

qualdoc

class a cdl

heavy equipment

tractor-trailer

field operations

on-call 24/7

weekend and holiday availability

overnight travel

starting at $26/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company benefits and applicable travel compensation
• per diem, hotel reimbursement, and layover pay for qualifying travel assignments.

Why this role

40 hours guaranteed weekly; average of 60 or more hours weekly, with additional overtime as needed. Time-and-a-half applies to hours outside Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m., under the stated pay arrangement. Per diem, hotel reimbursement, and layover pay apply to qualifying travel assignments.

About the employer

Qualdoc is hiring for this role. Industry: Site Preparation Contractors. Sector: 23.