CDL-A Equipment Operator – Infrastructure Maintenance – Taneytown, MD

CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator Location: Taneytown, MD Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Schedule: 40 hours guaranteed per week, with significant overtime Starting Pay: $26.00/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience. Position Overview Seeking a Class A CDL Driver/Operator to support railroad recovery, track maintenance, and heavy equipment operations. This hands-on role involves transporting equipment to job sites, operating construction machinery when qualified, and assisting with railroad rerailing, track repair, load transfers, and related fieldwork. Driving accounts for approximately 10% of the role. Candidates must be comfortable operating heavy equipment, performing physical labor, traveling as needed, and responding to emergency calls on a 24/7 on-call basis.

Key Responsibilities • Transport heavy equipment, tools, and materials to and from job sites.

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.

• Secure loads and verify permits for oversized or overweight equipment.

• Operate excavators, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, and other construction equipment when qualified.

• Assist with infrastructure repair, ground preparation, grading, material movement, and construction activities.

• Support equipment lifting and rigging using chains, cables, winches, and related tools when trained.

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

• Perform minor equipment maintenance and report issues requiring additional repairs.

• Participate in safety meetings and follow DOT requirements and site-specific procedures.

• Load, unload, organize, and restock equipment and supplies.

• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

• Assist with other field assignments as operational needs require.

Skills and Qualifications • Class A CDL with a good driving record.

• Experience operating construction or heavy equipment preferred.

• Background in construction, maintenance, infrastructure work, or physical field labor.

• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with common hand tools.

• Ability to work safely around heavy machinery and follow established operating procedures.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

• Willingness to travel, work overtime, and respond to emergency assignments.

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.

• Ability to complete required safety training and qualification tests.

Schedule and Compensation • 40 hours guaranteed each week.

• Average workload of 60 or more hours per week, with significant overtime.

• On-call availability 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

• Time-and-a-half for hours outside Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m., under the stated pay arrangement.

• Per diem, hotel reimbursement, and layover pay for qualifying travel assignments.

Additional Requirements • Pre-employment drug screen and background check.

• Required safety training and qualification programs.

Benefits Full-time direct-hire employment with company benefits and applicable travel compensation.