Heavy Equipment Operator

Brayman Construction; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Brayman Construction is seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator based in Richmond, Virginia. The role involves operating complex machinery for various construction projects with opportunities for competitive pay and benefits like medical insurance and a retirement plan.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings & Profit Sharing Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience operating construction equipment in heavy civil construction.
• Demonstrated ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operates machinery to excavate, move, and grade earth.
• Conducts routine inspections before operating equipment.
• Maintains strict adherence to safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Understanding of heavy equipment

Safety regulations knowledge

Machine inspection and operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of apprenticeship program

Job description

Brayman Construction Corporation in Wytheville, Virginia, is seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator. This position will be based in Richmond, Virginia, and will require travel to job sites within an approximate radius of 3 hours of the office. A background in heavy civil construction with a minimum of five years of experience is required.

Pay & Benefits

The Heavy Equipment Operator will enjoy a competitive hourly wage and all of our full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical/Prescription Drug Insurance with optional HSA
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Savings & Profit Sharing Plan
• 529 Employer Sponsored Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

A little more about being a Heavy Equipment Operator at Brayman Construction

The Heavy Equipment Operator will perform highly complex and difficult construction and maintenance activities by operating a variety of heavy equipment including but not limited to bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and cranes (ie Caterpillar 330 Excavator, Caterpillar D6 Dozer) for both rough and finish grade or similar.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Heavy Equipment Operator

• Operates machinery to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structural and reinforcing steel, and pour concrete or other hard surface paving materials.
• Conducts routine inspections prior to operating equipment.
• Adjusts hand-wheels and depresses pedals to drive machines and control attachments such as blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms.
• Controls air and water output of compressors and pumps.
• Controls attachments such repairs and maintains equipment.
• Adheres to all safety rules, guidelines, and policies.
• This job description is not all inclusive but typical of our minimum expectations for this position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

See the attached job description for an expanded list of duties and responsibilities.

Job Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities of the Heavy Equipment Operator:

• Thorough understanding of the practices involved in the use of various types of heavy equipment (i.e. excavators, dozers, wheeled loaders).
• Thorough understanding of safety rules and ability to safely operate equipment.
• Superior skill operating assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
• Must be knowledgeable about and follow the company's safety policy and procedures.
• Must adhere to all safety regulations and procedures and work harmoniously and cooperatively with others at all times.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measure.
• Ability to comprehend written or oral instructions.
• Ability to analyze machine malfunctions and repairs; operate and inspect machines by examining parts for damage or excessive wear.
• Dependable transportation & willingness to travel.
• Must be able to pass a background check in addition to DOT Drug Test.
• Must be able to physically operate heavy equipment.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of apprenticeship program or related experience and/or training.
• At least five years of experience operating construction equipment in a heavy civil construction environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate construction equipment and perform rough and finish-grade work.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Safety Sensitive Position

This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects, and in a heavy manufacturing facility with various safety hazards which are potentially life-threatening to the employee. This position may require working at heights, around heavy equipment, around high voltage, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position may also entail project site work at night and on weekends on an as needed basis. This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.

Why work for Brayman Construction

Brayman Construction Corporation is a leading heavy civil and geotechnical contractor with expertise in a wide variety of projects. Working with us you can gain hands-on experience with large-scale complex bridges, deep foundation, marine and dam construction and rehabilitation, complex and heavy steel erection and rehabilitation, and demolition services.

Brayman's corporate headquarters is in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We also have a growing southern division in Wytheville, Virginia. Our projects can take you anywhere throughout the Midwest and along the east coast. Brayman has had projects in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Brayman Construction Corporation was incorporated in 1947 as a family-owned business with a staff of two. Since then, Brayman has grown, diversified and evolved its construction services from a small bridge and concrete company to a large, nationally recognized provider of complex, heavy civil construction projects servicing both public and private sector clients throughout the Midwest and along the east coast.

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Location: 24382

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