Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator – Civil Construction

MEB General Contractors; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MEB General Contractors is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate excavators and loaders for heavy civil projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. Primary equipment includes excavators and loaders, with the ability to operate additional equipment as needed based on project requirements.

Safety, quality, and productivity are non-negotiable. Operators are expected to work in active construction environments, follow all safety procedures, protect underground utilities, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience operating excavators and loaders on heavy civil construction projects (5+ years preferred).
• Experience operating additional heavy equipment such as dozers, dump trucks, backhoes, water trucks, and compacting equipment.
• Knowledge of trench safety, shoring systems, and working around live utilities.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, grades, and survey markings.
• Strong situational awareness and ability to work safely around crews, traffic, and the public.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual labor in support of the crew.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate excavators and loaders as primary equipment on heavy civil projects.
• Operate additional equipment as needed, including dump trucks, bulldozers, backhoes, water trucks, and tampers.
• Perform excavation, loading, hauling, grading, trenching, and backfilling in industrial facilities, roadways, and right-of-way environments.
• Excavate trenches and install underground utilities, including water, sewer, and drainage systems.
• Install and work safely around trench and excavation protection systems, including trench boxes, sheets, plates, and hydraulic shoring.
• Read and follow survey stakes, grades, blueprints, and supervisor direction.
• Evaluate lifting capacities of equipment and rigging versus load weights.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and minor field repairs on equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping and care of equipment and work areas.
• Perform manual labor and assist other crafts when equipment is not in use.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures and stop work when unsafe conditions are identified.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Trench safety awareness

Blueprints and survey markings

Manual labor

Safety consciousness

Tools

Excavators

Loaders

Dozers

Dump trucks

Backhoes

Water trucks

Compacting equipment

Job description

MEB General Contractors is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate excavators and loaders for heavy civil projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. Primary equipment includes excavators and loaders, with the ability to operate additional equipment as needed based on project requirements.

Safety, quality, and productivity are non-negotiable. Operators are expected to work in active construction environments, follow all safety procedures, protect underground utilities, and