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CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator

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Job Summary

$26 Per Hour

West Chicago, IL

CDL A

Local

2+ Years of CDL Experience

layover pay

full time

Job Details

Equipment

Tractor Trailer

Handling Type

Touch Freight (Heavy Touch, Tarping)

Transmission Type

Automatic

Job Requirements

CDL Class

CDL A

CDL Experience

2+ years

Full Description

CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator

Location: West Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00 per hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience.
Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed per week, with significant overtime opportunities.
Overtime: Time-and-a-half for hours worked outside Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Position Overview

An established field services organization is seeking CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operators to support specialized field projects involving equipment transportation, material handling, heavy machinery operation, and maintenance activities.

This is a hands-on position that combines commercial driving, equipment operation, and physical labor. Driving accounts for approximately 10% of the job, with the majority of time spent operating machinery, assisting with field projects, and handling equipment and materials.

The ideal candidate has a Class A CDL, experience operating construction equipment, and the flexibility to respond to emergency assignments on short notice.

Key Responsibilities

Transport heavy equipment, machinery, and materials to and from job sites using tractor-trailers.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations.
Inspect loads and verify permits for overweight and oversized equipment transportation.
Load, unload, move, and position equipment and materials at job sites.
Operate heavy machinery, including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, and excavators, when qualified.
Assist with equipment assembly, inspections, rigging, and lifting operations using chains, cables, and winches.
Use hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools to complete assigned work.
Support specialty lifting, material transfers, equipment installation, site preparation, grading, and other field operations.
Participate in daily safety briefings and coordinate with team members to complete assignments efficiently.
Monitor vehicles and equipment to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime.
Perform and document minor equipment and vehicle maintenance, referring major repairs to the Shop Foreman or Shop Manager.
Assist with equipment disassembly, loading, and transportation after project completion.
Restock vehicles with necessary parts, supplies, and equipment for future assignments.
Maintain clean, organized work areas, vehicles, and equipment.
Follow all safety procedures and assist other departments as needed.

Required Qualifications

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.
Experience in construction, equipment operation, general labor, or a similar physically demanding role.
Ability to operate heavy equipment and perform hands-on field work.
Ability to pass required safety training and qualification programs.
Strong awareness of workplace safety and surroundings when operating machinery.
Willingness to work extended hours and respond to emergency assignments.
Must be available 24/7, including weekends and holidays, for emergency service calls.

Preferred Experience

3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, including:
- Backhoes
- Bulldozers
- Excavators
- Front-end loaders
- Grapple trucks
- Tractor equipment
- Skid-steer loaders
- Rail-bound equipment
Equivalent combinations of equipment training and hands-on experience will also be considered.
Experience with rigging, hydraulic tools, welding, cutting torches, and general mechanical tools is beneficial.

Schedule & Work Environment

40 hours guaranteed per week.
Average workweek of approximately 60 hours, with some weeks reaching 70 hours.
Significant overtime opportunities.
24/7 on-call availability for emergency assignments.
Work may involve overnight travel and assignments outside the local area.
During downtime between emergency assignments, employees assist with shop safety training, equipment inspections, and preventive maintenance (PMs).
Physically demanding work in various weather conditions.

Additional Compensation & Benefits

Time-and-a-half for hours worked outside Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Per diem for qualifying travel assignments.
Hotel accommodations/pay for out-of-town assignments.
Layover pay when applicable.
Full-time employee benefits.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Pre-employment drug screening.
Background check.

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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