Equipment Operator

U.S. Facilities, Inc; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 120 hours annually

Paid holidays

401-K

Job summary

U.S. Facilities, Inc is looking for Equipment Operators in Hampton, Virginia. The role involves skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor for roadway maintenance tasks like pothole patching, traffic control setup, and equipment operation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, Class B CDL, and a DOT medical card. The pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, along with PTO, paid holidays, and a 401-K.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class B minimum CDL.
• Ability to obtain Flagging Certification within 60 days of employment.
• DOT medical card required.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy manual labor, carrying 50 pounds for 50 yards.
• Flag traffic and set up work zones and traffic control.
• Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy‑duty equipment.

Job description

U.S. Facilities, Inc., a consolidated facility management service company, is seeking Equipment Operators to perform a combination of skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks in roadway maintenance.

Equipment Operations includes but is not limited to backhoe, dump truck, loader, motor‑grader, tractor/bush‑hog, and similar equipment. This position also engages in the following activities: flag traffic, set up work zones and traffic control, cut brush, clean ditches/debris, patch potholes, and perform emergency roadway operations. This is to be accomplished on a routine basis as outlined in the following responsibilities:

• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Able to perform heavy manual labor (carry 50 pounds 50 yards).
• Able to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Skilled in the operation and maintenance of light, medium and heavy‑duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
• Any other duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or USF Senior Project Manager.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma/GED or demonstrated equivalent experience or training.

Experience/Skill Sets

• DOT medical card.
• Must have a Class B minimum CDL.
• Ability to obtain Flagging Certification within 60 days of employment.

Work Conditions

• 90‑day probation period.
• Flexible schedule (relates to a 24/7/365 operating environment).
• Required VDOT/Industry training.
• Significant all‑season/all‑hour operating conditions.
• May be subject to short or no‑notice work assignments.
• Work is primarily outside along interstate highways requiring necessary safety precautions involved in working with electricity in and alongside traffic.
• Fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment subject to short or no‑notice work assignments and exposure to inclement weather.
• Work environment is informal, both team and autonomy oriented, having routine tasks with variable pace and pressure.
• Weekend, evening, and overtime work may be required. Standing for prolonged periods of time, walking, lifting, carrying; frequently reaching, kneeling, climbing, bending, twisting, crouching, and balancing can be expected.
• Monitored performance with routine evaluations.
• When directed by client or Project Management may function as a member of an Emergency Response Team.

Compensation

• $18.00 - $20.00 per hour.
• PTO 120 hours annually.
• Paid holidays.
• 401‑K.

NOTE: This position is designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with this job are required during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations. VDOT/Project Management will determine when essential positions are required.

Valid driver's license is required. DMV records check is required. Pre-employment drug screen is required. Fingerprint‑based Criminal History Records Check is required.