CDL-A Infrastructure Maintenance Operator/Laborer – Richmond, VA

CDL-A Infrastructure Maintenance Operator/Laborer – Richmond, VA

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 Infrastructure Maintenance Operator/Laborer in Richmond, VA. This hands-on role focuses on field maintenance, repair, construction support, heavy equipment operation, and physical labor. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, follows safety procedures, and can adapt to changing work assignments and emergency response needs.

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

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

• Transport equipment and materials safely to and from job sites.

• Load, unload, stage, and position equipment and materials for field assignments.

• Assist with infrastructure maintenance, repair, construction, grading, and site preparation.

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, loaders, cranes, grapple trucks, and dump trucks when qualified.

• Assist with equipment setup, lifting, and rigging using chains, cables, and winches.

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

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

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

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

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL with a good driving record.

• Experience in construction labor, maintenance, or another physically demanding role.

• Ability to perform outdoor fieldwork and operate heavy equipment when qualified.

• Willingness to complete required qualification tests and safety training.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with infrastructure maintenance, construction, or related field operations.

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

• Experience operating excavators, backhoes, bulldozers, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, tractors, or skid-steers.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Background check

• Pre-employment drug screen