Excavator Operator

Shirley Contracting Company; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is seeking an Excavator Operator to join our dirt and utility crews across multiple Richmond-area sites. The role requires operating excavators and related heavy equipment, with a daily pre-shift check and adherence to safety standards.

The position is full-time year-round with start times around 6:00–7:00 AM, potential overtime, nights and weekends. Competitive wages from $22 to $35 hourly, plus benefits including health, dental, vision, life, 401(k) with match,

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.

Skills

Heavy equipment

GPS/UTS experience

Job description

## Excavator OperatorApplylocations: Richmond, VA: Hampton, VA: Chesterfield, VA: New Kent, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R5024161*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.