Heavy Equipment Operator

Christman Company; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 100,565,000 - 129,494,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors in Northern Virginia is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate construction equipment and prepare job sites. You will perform pre-inspections, coordinate with teams, and ensure safe ground conditions while following PPE and OSHA standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of equipment operating experience with 1–3 years of excavation work, and a valid CDL is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3–5 years of equipment operating experience in a construction environment; 1–3 years excavation experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment safely to minimize risk of injury and property damage.
• Drives and controls equipment; collaborates with partners to prepare job sites.
• Performs pre-inspections and ongoing maintenance checks on equipment.
• Inspects surroundings and maintains safe distances; communicates clearly by radio or signals.
• Notifies supervisor of maintenance needs and documents required reports.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication signals

Pre-inspection routine

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL preferred

HAZWOPER training (40h)

OSHA 30-hour training

First Aid/CPR certification

Tools

Load charts literacy

Maintenance checks

Job description

Job Description:

Build More with Your Career at Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors

With projects throughout the mid-Atlantic, Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors (CMAC) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. We're searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build. CMAC is looking for Heavy Equipment Operators in our Northern Virginia region.

What You Will Do:

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Operates all equipment in a safe and appropriate manner to mitigate risk of injury and property damage.
• Drives and controls equipment to complete tasks at the specified location. Collaborates with internal and external partners to prepare job sites for assigned equipment activities.
• Conducts constant surveillance of surroundings before and during the operation of all equipment to ensure safe ground and slope conditions; maintains adequate distance between other equipment, people, and structures in the immediate work area.
• Performs daily pre-inspection of equipment to ensure it is safe and fit for duty, and conducts ongoing maintenance checks.
• Addresses any equipment issues or concerns immediately with assigned supervisor.
• Loads and unloads equipment from vehicles used to transport it.
• Promptly notifies assigned supervisor of any maintenance needs.
• May remain stationary in the seat or operating area for prolonged periods. Completes required reports and other paperwork related to equipment use. Troubleshoots basic equipment issues and escalates issues as appropriate.
• Communicates clearly through phone or radio, visible verbal, and nonverbal hand signals.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of equipment operating experience in a construction environment, including one (1) to three (3) years of excavation experience.
• -or- Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training with current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher
• OSHA 30-hour training, and First Aid/CPR certification.

Pay:

$35.00-$45.00 per hour.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Knowledge in OSHA regulations regarding excavation methods and practices. Able to perform duties while using required PPE.
• Able to read and properly interpret load charts for associated equipment, and manufacturer approved attachments.
• Able to perform duties while working in all safe outdoor weather conditions.

The Christman family of companies is an Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.