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CDL-A Equipment Operator/Laborer - Kansas City, MO

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Job Summary

$26 Per Hour

Kansas City, KS

CDL A

Local

2+ Years of CDL Experience

paid time off

layover pay

full time

Job Details

Handling Type

Touch Freight (Heavy Touch, Tarping)

Transmission Type

Automatic

Job Requirements

CDL Class

CDL A

CDL Experience

2+ years

Full Description

CDL-A Equipment Operator/Laborer - Kansas City, MO

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience
Position Summary

We're seeking a CDL-A Equipment Operator/Laborer to support specialized field operations in the Kansas City area. This hands-on position involves transporting equipment, moving and transferring heavy loads, operating construction equipment, and performing physical work at job sites. Candidates must have basic mechanical skills and be comfortable with an unpredictable, on-call schedule.

Schedule & Compensation

40 hours guaranteed per week
Significant overtime; average workweeks are 60+ hours
On-call availability 24/7, including weekends and holidays
Hours outside Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., paid at time-and-a-half
Additional compensation may include per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable
Benefits included

Responsibilities

Inspect trucks, trailers, and equipment before and after trips.
Transport equipment and materials safely and check loads and permits for oversized or overweight equipment.
Load, unload, stage, and transfer heavy equipment and materials.
Operate cranes, excavators, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, and other equipment when qualified.
Assist with equipment setup, rigging, chains, cables, and winches.
Perform basic mechanical tasks and minor equipment repairs in the field, including oil changes.
Use hydraulic, electrical, welding, cutting, and hand tools as needed.
Participate in safety briefings, equipment maintenance, site cleanup, and restocking.
Support related field assignments as needed.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.
Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to perform minor equipment maintenance.
Experience in construction, equipment operation, or physically demanding labor.
Ability to complete required training, qualification tests, and safety programs.
Availability for emergency callouts 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience operating manual-transmission vehicles or equipment.
Three or more years of heavy equipment operating experience, or equivalent training and experience.
Experience with excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers, grapple trucks, tractors, or skid-steers.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Background check
Pre-employment drug screen

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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