Excavator Operator – Grading & Heavy Highway (GPS)

F. Clayton Plecker and Sons, Inc.; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

F. C. Plecker & Sons is seeking a Production Excavator Operator to work on grading and heavy highway projects across Virginia.

You will operate excavators with modern, well-maintained equipment, much of it GPS machine-control equipped, to finish grade and load haul trucks. You will perform daily inspections, read grade stakes, and coordinate with foremen and truck drivers on site, while adhering to company and OSHA safety practices. This is a full-time, outdoor role offering year-round work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating heavy equipment (grading experience preferred).
• Valid driver's license; CDL a plus
• Ability to efficiently Work Big Cut slopes,
• Reliable, safety-minded, and willing to work outdoors year-round

Responsibilities

• Operate Excavators safely and efficiently to finish grade
• Perform daily walk-around inspections and basic maintenance
• Read grade stakes and work with GPS machine-control systems
• Coordinate with foremen, grade checkers, and truck drivers on site
• Follow all company and OSHA safety practices

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

GPS machine-control

CDL/Driver's license

Safety-minded

Tools

GPS machine-control systems

Job description

F. C. Plecker & Sons is seeking a Production Excavator Operator to work on grading and heavy highway projects across Virginia.

You will operate excavators with modern, well-maintained equipment, much of it GPS machine-control equipped, to finish grade and load haul trucks. You will perform daily inspections, read grade stakes, and coordinate with foremen and truck drivers on site, while adhering to company and OSHA safety practices. This is a full-time, outdoor role offering year-round work.