Excavator Operator

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil construction company is seeking Excavator Operators for various jobsites across Virginia. The role involves operating heavy machinery and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates should have prior experience with heavy equipment, demonstrate problem-solving skills, and be prepared for physical labor in outdoor environments.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience running heavy equipment, particularly excavators.
• Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, dozers, and motor graders.
• Perform general maintenance including greasing and checking fluid levels.
• Ensure safety standards and report equipment deficiencies.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

GPS/UTS experience

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.

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 (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/fmla) (FMLA); Equal Employment Opportunity (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act) (EPPA).

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

Based in Lorton, Virginia, Shirley Contracting Company is a leading provider of comprehensive transportation and heavy civil construction services in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Since 1974, Shirley has played a large role in the development of highway and roadway infrastructure in the Virginia, Maryland, and DC Metro area.

Shirley is a subsidiary of Clark Construction Group.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department by telephone at 703-550-8100 or e-mail: [e-mail] .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace.Â

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

Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail]  or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Authorization to Work

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