Heavy Equipment & CDL Field Operator

Heavy Equipment & CDL Field Operator

Location: Taneytown, MD
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay available based on experience
Starting Salary: $57,200 annually, with higher pay available based on experience

Position Overview

We are hiring a Class A CDL Field Operator to transport and operate heavy equipment while supporting railroad recovery, track, and construction-related projects. This position combines commercial driving with hands-on equipment operation, material handling, and field support.

The role requires a safety-focused individual who can work in demanding field conditions and respond to emergency assignments when needed.

40 hours guaranteed each week

Regular and overtime hours may average 60+ hours per week

24/7 on-call availability for emergency response, including weekends and holidays

Hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM are paid at time-and-a-half

Per diem available

Hotel pay provided for qualifying travel

Layover pay may apply when hours exceed scheduled work requirements

Full-time position with benefits

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

Operate tractor-trailers safely to and from job sites.

Inspect transported equipment and loads and verify permits for overweight and oversize transportation.

Participate in daily work planning and safety briefings.

Load, unload, stage, and secure equipment and materials for field operations.

Support railroad re-railing, load adjustment and transfer, track maintenance, repairs, and new construction activities.

Assist with the assembly, inspection, setup, and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment.

Assist with rigging chains, cables, and winches during railroad recovery operations.

Operate equipment safely while maintaining awareness of coworkers, surroundings, and site conditions.

Operate cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and other equipment when qualified.

Support specialty lifting, re-railing, load transfer, grading, track work, and railroad construction activities.

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

Monitor equipment and vehicles to help maintain operational readiness and reduce downtime.

Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle service and report more complex mechanical issues to the appropriate supervisor.

Assist with equipment disassembly and loading at the completion of field assignments.

Restock vehicles and equipment with required parts, components, and supplies.

Sort scrap materials and place them in designated areas.

Assist other departments or divisions when needed to meet operational requirements.

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

Follow all required safety policies and procedures.

3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, including:

• Backhoe
• Bulldozer
• Excavator
• Front-end loader
• Grapple truck
• Rail-bound equipment
• Tractor
• Skid-steer loader

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Drug screening

Background check