Heavy Equipment Operator

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 4,822,000 - 6,199,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors, LLC (CMAC) is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators for the Northern Virginia region. You will operate construction equipment safely, coordinate with internal and external partners, and maintain equipment readiness through daily inspections and reporting.

Minimum 3–5 years of operating experience (including 1–3 years excavation) is required, with a High School diploma or equivalent. CDL and OSHA/HAZWOPER credentials are preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of equipment operating experience in a construction environment.
• 1–3 years of excavation experience or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates all equipment safely to mitigate risk of injury and property damage.
• Drives and controls equipment to complete tasks at the location.
• Prepares job sites and communicates with partners for equipment activities.
• Performs daily pre-inspections and routine maintenance checks.
• Escalates equipment issues to supervisor and coordinates repairs.
• Loads/unloads equipment and completes required equipment reports.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

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.
• 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 Affi…

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.

Founded in 1894, Christman is a national, employee-owned construction firm offering construction management, general contracting, and design-build services. Taking a comprehensive approach to support our clients needs, our self-perform affiliates empower us to enhance project outcomes. With over 500 employee-owners, we unite great people in great achievement, delivering projects that align with clients' goals through a collaborative, one-team approach. Our family of companies’ expertise spans multiple market sectors, including healthcare, education, and historic preservation, providing tailored solutions that add value to every project. Together, we strive to #buildmore for our clients, communities, and team.