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Driving accounts for approximately 10% of the work, with the majority of time spent operating machinery, handling materials, assisting with field projects, and maintaining equipment.\nCandidates must be comfortable working extended hours and responding to emergency assignments on short notice.\nJob Responsibilities\nTransport trucks, trailers, machinery, and materials to and from assigned job sites.\n\nComplete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles, trailers, and equipment according to DOT regulations and company procedures.\n\nInspect transported loads and verify permits for oversized and overweight equipment.\n\nParticipate in daily job briefings and safety meetings before beginning work.\n\nLoad, unload, move, and position equipment and materials at job sites.\n\nAssist with heavy lifting, equipment setup, material transfers, and other field operations.\n\nHelp assemble, inspect, rig, and operate cranes and other heavy machinery.\n\nConnect and secure chains, cables, and winches when handling heavy loads.\n\nOperate equipment such as cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, tractors, and skid-steer loaders.\n\nUse hydraulic tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, electrical tools, and common hand tools to complete assignments.\n\nMonitor vehicles and machinery to identify issues and maintain operational readiness.\n\nPerform basic equipment maintenance and document completed service work. Report major mechanical issues to the appropriate supervisor.\n\nAssist with dismantling, loading, and securing machinery after completing assignments.\n\nRestock vehicles and equipment with necessary parts, supplies, and materials upon returning to the home location.\n\nSort and organize scrap materials in designated areas.\n\nAssist other teams with additional assignments when needed.\n\nMaintain clean and organized vehicles, machinery, tools, and work areas.\n\nFollow all company safety policies, operating procedures, and job site requirements.\n\nQualifications\nValid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with a good driving record.\n\nPrevious experience in construction, equipment operation, or physically demanding field work.\n\nAbility to operate heavy machinery safely and effectively.\n\nComfortable performing manual labor and handling equipment and materials.\n\nMust successfully complete required equipment qualification tests, safety training, and certification programs.\n\nStrong teamwork skills and ability to follow instructions.\n\nMust be available for emergency call-outs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.\n\nPreferred Experience:\n3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, including:\nBackhoes\n\nBulldozers\n\nExcavators\n\nFront-end loaders\n\nGrapple trucks\n\nRail-bound equipment\n\nTractors\n\nSkid-steer loaders\n\nEquivalent combinations of training and hands-on experience may also be considered.\n\nSchedule & Compensation\n40 hours guaranteed per week.\n\nSignificant overtime opportunities, with combined regular and overtime hours averaging 60+ hours per week. 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