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.
