EXCAVATOR/GRADALL OPERATOR

Branch Builds, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch Builds, Inc. is seeking a safety-oriented Excavator Operator to join our Civil Division in Richmond, Virginia. This full-time position involves operating a power shovel for various construction tasks, including grading and servicing equipment.

The ideal candidate should have 1 to 3 years of excavator experience, knowledge of OSHA regulations, and a strong understanding of construction techniques. Applicants must be available for on-call work during emergencies and bad weather.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience operating excavators.
• Knowledge of construction techniques is essential.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Grade to line and grade using the excavator.
• Service and make operating adjustments to equipment.
• Complete routine cleaning and minor repairs on equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of construction techniques

Excavator operating experience (1 to 3 years)

Working knowledge of OSHA regulations

DOT experience preferred

Job description

Branch's Civil Division is searching for an experienced and safety-oriented Excavator Operator to join our well-established, growing company. The Excavator Operator operates a power shovel, the digger is pulled toward the machine to excavate. All machines will be over ½ cubic yard.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Grade to line and grade
• May service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment
• Can operate on track or rubber tire and also included under this title will be gradall or wrist‑o‑twist type equipment
• May complete minor repairs
• Routine cleaning of equipment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction techniques
• 1 to 3 years of excavator operating experience
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
• DOT experience preferred, but not required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week. Due to the nature of the job, the employee must be available on‑call early/late hours to deal with delays, bad weather and emergencies at the job site.

AAP / EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

ADA Accommodations

Branch provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment unless doing so would provide an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing an employment application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please call 1-540-982-1678.