CDL Equipment Operator

L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. CDL Equipment Operator Are you ready to drive your career forward? We’re looking for a skilled equipment operator with a commercial driver's license to join our team for seasonal work with year-round benefits. Work starts in April 2026. Why Work With Us? Enjoy competitive pay and exceptional benefits while working with the best in the business. Paid holidays Company-sponsored (free) life insurance for employee, spouse, & dependents Short-term disability insurance Voluntary long-term disability insurance Voluntary term life insurance Employee appreciation events & gifts Wellness Program Safety Incentive Program Schedule: Long days (or nights) that may include overnight and weekend work based on weather, project size, and location. Responsibilities: Operate Equipment Safely: Run heavy highway construction equipment with a focus on safety. Inspect and Maintain: Conduct daily pre-and post-trip inspections and perform maintenance checks. Communicate Needs: Report any necessary repairs to the foreperson and equipment manager. Equipment Hauling: Haul heavy construction equipment to job sites. Tool Operation: Use various hand and power tools while performing manual labor. Site Cleanliness: Daily clean the job site by picking up tools and equipment. Safety First: Participate in weekly toolbox safety talks and annual safety meetings, and wear personal protective equipment as required. Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned. Required Skills & Abilities: Dependable Attendance: Regular, dependable attendance is essential. Equipment Operation: Ability to safely operate heavy construction equipment. Instruction Compliance: Listen, understand, and follow instructions. Drug Screen: Must pass a pre-employment drug screen. Education & Experience: License: Valid Class A or B commercial driver's license with an insurable driving record. Age: Must be 18 years of age or older. Experience: At least 3 months of experience operating heavy equipment. Physical Requirements: Weather Conditions: Able to work in all types of weather. Equipment Access: Frequently climb in and out of equipment using three points of contact. Safety: Work safely alongside moving construction equipment, pedestrians, and open traffic lanes with vehicles traveling in excess of 70 mph. Vision: Sufficient vision including depth perception and peripheral vision for safe equipment operation. Endurance: Sit, stand, and walk for long periods (10+ hours). Dexterity: Manual dexterity to operate equipment, tools, and perform various physical tasks. Lifting: Lift, push, pull, and carry 50 pounds regularly. Movement: Capable of standing, sitting, squatting, kneeling, bending, crouching, twisting, reaching, and climbing. Hazards: Exposure to dust, noise, fumes, and all types of weather conditions. The noise level is usually loud. Operators work alongside moving heavy equipment, pedestrians, and open traffic lanes. Vehicles may travel at speeds exceeding 70 mph. Ready to join a team where your skills make a difference? Apply today and be a part of a company that values your expertise and offers fantastic benefits and opportunities! Pre-employment drug screening employer Random drug testing employer Minorities, women, and vets encouraged to apply. LL Pelling participates in E-Verify post-employment. Accessibility: If you need help accessing this page, please contact: Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are required to conduct a pre-employment query of the Clearinghouse for all candidates with a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) prior to hiring the employee for a position requiring him or her to perform safety-sensitive functions, such as operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) under 49 CFR Part 382. If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English – Spanish – Arabic - Chinese #J-18808-Ljbffr L.L. Pelling, Co.