Excavator Operator

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is seeking Excavator Operators to join our dirt and utility crews. Start times vary between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM; overtime, nights and weekends may be required.

You will operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, dozers and motor graders, perform routine maintenance, and uphold health and safety standards on multiple job sites. Minimum experience and pass a pre-employment screening are required; hourly range is $22.00-$35.00.

Qualifications

• Experience running heavy equipment; onsite try-out will be conducted.
• GPS/UTS experience preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all seasons.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, loaders, dozers and motor graders.
• Perform maintenance: greasing, checking fluids, cleaning tracks.
• Daily equipment cleaning and reporting deficiencies to foreman.
• Willingness to perform manual labor to support projects.
• Uphold health and safety policies and maintain positive relations with customers and coworkers.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

GPS/UTS experience

Outdoor work in all seasons

Pre-employment physical/drug screening

Job description

Shirley prides itself on attracting, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. We hire ambitious and dedicated professionals to fill positions at all levels of our organization.

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is looking for Excavator Operators to join our dirt and utility crews.

Qualifications

• Experience running heavy equipment (an onsite try-out will be conducted)
• GPS/UTS experience, preferred
• Work in outdoor environments in all seasons
• Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, dozers and motor graders
• Perform general maintenance including greasing, checking fluid levels, and cleaning of tracks
• Daily cleaning of equipment
• Report deficiencies to foreman immediately
• Must be willing to perform manual labor related tasks to support projects
• Ensure the company’s health and safety culture, policies and requirements are met
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customer and co-workers

Job Type:

Full-Time, Year-Round

Location:

Various Jobsites

Working Hours:

Start varies between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM. Overtime, nights and weekends may be required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with Company Match and Company Contribution, and Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.

Applicants must be 18 years of age and currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

For this role the hourly range is $22.00-$35.00. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shirley Contracting (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Shirley Contracting promotes a drug-free workplace.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

For more information on Equal Opportunity, you may visit this link.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.