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

Job Description

Job Description

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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.