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

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