Heavy Equipment Operator

Building Ventures; Damascus (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem travel

Travel lodging assistance

Safety training provided

Job summary

Building Ventures in Damascus, VA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for per diem, travel-ready work operating dozers, excavators and loaders on road and right-of-way maintenance and repair.

You will load, haul and grade surfaces, trench for culverts and pipes, inspect equipment daily, and mentor newer crew members while following safety plans and ITPs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating dozers, excavators and loaders on road or right-of-way jobs.
• Hands-on grading, loading/unloading material, trenching, and pipe/culvert installation.
• Ability to lead crews or act as equipment foreman.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Per diem/travel availability and ability to work outdoors.
• English proficiency on site.

Responsibilities

• Operate dozers, excavators and loaders on road and right-of-way maintenance and repair.
• Load, haul and dump materials; grade and smooth roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for culverts and pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Inspect equipment daily - check fluid levels, lubrication points and report defects; perform basic on-site maintenance.
• Follow inspection and test plans (ITPs) and safe work procedures; train and mentor crew members in safe equipment operation.

Skills

Dozer operation

Excavator operation

Loader operation

Grading

Loading/unloading

Trenching

Pipe/culvert installation

Equipment inspection

Crew leadership

OSHA 10/30

English proficiency

Per diem travel

Tools

Safety training

Job description

About this roleJoin a field crew in Damascus, VA as a per diem Heavy Equipment Operator running dozers, excavators and loaders on road and right-of-way maintenance and repair. This role focuses on hands-on machine operation for grading, loading, hauling and trenching on a variety of surfaces. You'll work on travel assignments and local projects installing culverts and utilities, performing routine equipment inspections and maintenance, and mentoring less-experienced operators. Expect physical, outdoor work and a safety-first jobsite culture.What you'll doOperate dozers, excavators, loaders and other heavy equipment for road and right-of-way maintenance and repairLoad, haul and dump materials; grade and smooth roads; spread rock and gravelTrench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water and sewer pipes; remove silt and debrisInspect equipment daily - check fluid levels, lubrication points and report defects; perform basic on-site maintenanceFollow and help enforce inspection and test plans (ITPs) and safe work procedures; train and mentor crew members in safe equipment operationWhat we're looking forProven experience operating dozers, excavators and loaders on road or right-of-way jobsHands-on experience with grading, loading/unloading material, trenching and pipe/culvert installationExperience developing or enforcing inspection and test plans (ITPs) and leading crews or serving as equipment foremanMechanical aptitude for routine equipment inspections, fluid checks and basic troubleshootingAble to work a per diem/travel schedule, handle physical outdoor work, and follow site safety rules (pile driver experience a plus)QualificationsValid driver's license and clean driving recordState or nationally recognized heavy equipment operator certification preferredOSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred; traffic control/flagging card a plusAbility to pass drug/alcohol screening and background checkEnglish proficiency for safe communication on siteWhat we offerPer diem for travel assignmentsTravel and lodging assistance for out-of-town workPaid site safety training and certification supportPersonal protective equipment (PPE) provided or allowance availableOpportunity for overtime and steady work across road and right-of-way projectsReady to apply?Build your profile. Sam gets you in front of contractors hiring for your trade.ApplyJobs find youSkillit connects craft workers directly with contractors hiring for your trade. No resumes, no chasing listings. Build your profile once and let jobs find you.Get discovered automatically: Contractors search for talent like you every day.No more chasing listings: Skillit surfaces your profile when a job matches your skills and certs.Sam does the legwork: Your craft hiring assistant works 24/7 to connect you with active hiring contractors.