Heavy Equipment Operator

The Christman Company; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors, LLC in Northern Virginia is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. You will operate a range of equipment across mid-Atlantic projects, prioritizing safety and collaboration with on-site partners.

Responsibilities include daily pre-inspections, equipment maintenance checks, and timely communication with supervision. CDL and safety trainings are preferred, with opportunities for career growth within a safety‑driven company.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of equipment operating experience in a construction environment, incl. 1–3 years of excavation.
• High school diploma or equivalent or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Preferred CDL, 40-hour HAZWOPER, OSHA 30-hour, and First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment safely to minimize injury and property damage.
• Drives and controls machinery, coordinating with partners to prepare job sites.
• Performs daily pre-inspection and ongoing maintenance checks.
• Reports maintenance needs promptly to supervision.
• Communicates clearly by phone or radio with signals.

Skills

Equipment operating experience

Excavation experience

Reading load charts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors, LLC

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

• 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 Affiliated Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. 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.