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