CDL-A Field Equipment Laborer – DFW, TX

CDL-A Field Equipment Laborer – DFW, TX

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

Position Summary

We’re hiring a CDL-A Field Equipment Laborer for hands-on field operations in the DFW area. This role combines commercial driving, loading and transferring equipment, heavy equipment support, and physical labor at job sites. Candidates should be safety-conscious, dependable, and comfortable responding to emergency assignments.

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

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company and DOT requirements.

• Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites and verify loads and required permits.

• Load, unload, stage, and transfer equipment and materials safely.

• Assist with specialized lifting and field operations using cranes, excavators, backhoes, grapple trucks, dump trucks, and related equipment when qualified.

• Help assemble equipment and secure rigging, chains, cables, and winches.

• Use hydraulic tools, welding and cutting tools, electrical tools, and common hand tools as needed.

• Complete minor equipment maintenance and report more complex mechanical issues.

• Participate in safety briefings, site cleanup, and equipment restocking.

• Maintain clean, organized vehicles, equipment, and work areas.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.

• Experience in construction labor or another physically demanding role.

• Ability to perform hands-on work outdoors and operate heavy equipment when qualified.

• Willingness to complete required training, qualification tests, and safety programs.

• Availability for emergency callouts 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of heavy equipment operating experience or an equivalent combination of 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