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

Your tasks

• 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

What we offer

• 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

Other

CDL-A Track Equipment Operator – Railroad Operations Location: Richmond, VA Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with potential for higher pay based on experience Benefits: Full benefits package, overtime, per diem, hotel expenses for travel, and layover pay when applicable Position Overview We are seeking a safety-focused Class A CDL Equipment Operator/Laborer to support railroad track maintenance, construction, and recovery operations in the Richmond area. This hands-on role combines commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, and physical labor at field job sites. The position involves transporting equipment and materials, assisting with track repairs and construction, preparing work areas, and operating machinery when qualified. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors, performing physically demanding tasks, traveling as needed, and responding to emergency assignments on short notice.