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

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