Heavy Equipment Operator

MEB; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

MEB is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate excavators, dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, and other heavy machinery across construction projects in the Mid-Atlantic region. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to on-site standards on every task.

The ideal candidate has five years of hands-on experience with multiple machines, strong reading of blueprints and survey markings, and a proven track record of teamwork and reliability on demanding jobsites.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience safely operating equipment such as excavators, dump trucks, loaders, trackhoes, backhoes, tampers, water trucks and bulldozers.
• Ability to read, understand and follow survey markings, blueprints, diagrams and grades.
• Interpersonal competencies including results orientation, communication, organization and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment inside industrial facilities, on roads and in right-of-ways for excavating, loading, hauling and dumping.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; grade roads and spread rock and gravel.
• Excavate trenches and construct ditches for culverts and pipes; install trench shoring systems.

Job description

Our team is looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy equipment including, but not limited to excavator, dump truck, loader, backhoe, tamper, water truck, and bulldozer in support of our various construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. To succeed, you must ensure that you are living by MEB’s core values on the project every day and that quality, health, and safety standards onsite are your top priority.

If you are a hardworking, safety conscious operator that is committed to performing quality work and doing your part to ensure the successful completion of our projects then we’d like to meet you!

Core Areas of Responsibility.

• Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing work inside industrial facilities, on roads and in right-of-ways including excavating, loading, hauling, and dumping.
• Load gravel, dirt, and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Excavate trenches and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Install various forms of trench and excavation shoring systems including trench boxes, sheets, plates, and hydraulic shoring
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment while in the field.
• Evaluate lifting capacities of equipment & rigging versus weights of lifted materials.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure prime operability.
• Assist other crafts when equipment is not in use.
• Five (5) years of experience safely operating equipment such as excavators, dump truck, loader, trackhoe, backhoe, tamper, water truck and bulldozer.
• Ability to read, understand and follow survey markings, blueprints, diagrams, and grades and instructions from supervisors.
• Knowledge in utility and site grading/construction and the ability to judge distances and slopes accurately.
• Able to perform manual labor in all types of environments and conditions, including heavy lifting (in excess of 50 lbs.) for an 8 – 10-hour workday.
• Interpersonal competencies that include a drive for results, effective oral communication skills, organization, planning, trust, respect, dependability and cooperation.
• Good housekeeping standards and ability to observe safety procedures and report any potentially unsafe conditions to management.

Additional Requirements.

• 18 years of Age
• Able to Pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US
• If assigned to a government project, US citizenship and clear background check may be required.
• Experience installing underground piping required.

Additional Requirements for Craftworkers.

• Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every workday (driver's license not required)
• Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools)
• May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.