CDL-A Equipment Operator

CDL-A Equipment Operator

Location: Allentown, PA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00 per hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience.

Position Summary

A field operations team in Allentown, PA, is looking for a dependable CDL-A Equipment Operator to assist with equipment transportation, machinery operation, and on-site project activities.

This position combines commercial driving with hands-on equipment operation and general labor. Daily assignments may include moving heavy machinery, preparing job sites, handling materials, assisting with lifting operations, and performing basic equipment maintenance.

Candidates should have a valid Class A CDL, experience working around heavy machinery, and the flexibility to travel and respond to urgent work assignments.

Job Duties

Driving & Transportation

• Operate tractor-trailers to deliver equipment, machinery, and materials to designated job sites.

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks, trailers, and equipment in compliance with DOT regulations and company procedures.

• Check load securement and confirm permits for oversized and overweight transportation.

• Assist with loading, unloading, staging, and positioning equipment at work locations.

• Help prepare machinery and vehicles for transportation after assignments are completed.

Equipment Operation & Field Activities

• Operate heavy machinery, including cranes, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and skid steers, when qualified.

• Assist with crane setup, equipment assembly, inspections, and lifting operations.

• Handle rigging activities using chains, cables, winches, and other lifting accessories.

• Support material transfers, equipment positioning, and other field operations.

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

• Participate in daily safety briefings and review job assignments before beginning work.

Maintenance & General Support

• Check equipment condition and perform basic servicing and minor repairs.

• Report significant mechanical problems to the Shop Manager or Foreman.

• Assist with equipment breakdown, loading, and securement when projects are finished.

• Replenish vehicles with necessary tools, parts, and supplies.

• Maintain organized workspaces, vehicles, and equipment.

• Provide general labor support and assist other departments when necessary.

• Follow all safety procedures and maintain proper housekeeping standards.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A).

• Good driving record.

• Previous experience in construction, equipment operation, or another physically demanding occupation.

• Ability to operate heavy machinery and perform hands-on field assignments.

• Willingness to complete required equipment qualification tests and safety training.

• Ability to respond to emergency assignments at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Flexibility to work extended hours and travel as project requirements dictate.

Preferred Experience

At least 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment, such as:

• Backhoes

• Bulldozers

• Excavators

• Front-end loaders

• Grapple trucks

• Tractors

• Skid steers

Experience with specialized or rail-bound machinery is an advantage. Equivalent combinations of equipment training and practical operating experience may also be considered.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time, direct-hire position.

• Guaranteed 40 hours per week.

• Typical workweeks average 60 or more hours, with significant overtime opportunities.

• Must remain available for emergency assignments 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

• Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.

• Per diem for qualifying travel assignments.

• Hotel accommodations and layover pay for eligible out-of-town assignments.

• Full-time employee benefits.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Pre-employment drug screening.

• Background check.