Heavy Equipment Operator (Central, VA)

Faulconer Construction Co; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join its heavy civil team in Charlottesville, VA. You will operate excavators on slopes and subgrades, read blueprints, and maintain a safe, efficient worksite.

Requirements include 2+ years of excavator experience, a safety-first mindset, and a willingness to train and develop professionally. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities to grow within a trusted contractor.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of operating excavators.
• Ability to work in difficult conditions with personal discipline.
• Proven commitment to safety.
• Positive, team oriented attitude.
• Open to personal and professional training and development.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavator on slopes and subgrades for heavy civil work.
• Operate equipment safely and proficiently in various environments.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct equipment inspections and maintenance reports.
• Read and interpret construction plans/blueprints.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Excavator operation

Safety awareness

Team player

Job description

Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, offering our employees engaging and rewarding careers in the heavy civil construction industry. We believe that our company's success and reputation are dependent on the commitment and dedication of our employees.

We improve communities by inspiring people to achieve their maximum potential.

Position Description

Responsibilities & Duties

• Ability to operate excavator on slopes and subgrades to support high production excavation and embankment operations
• Operate equipment safely and proficiently in a variety of work environments
• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures
• Conduct equipment inspections and complete maintenance inspection reports
• Read and understand construction plans/blueprints
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment

Position Requirements

• 2+ years of operating excavators
• Personal discipline to work in difficult conditions
• Proven commitment to Safety
• Positive, team oriented attitude
• Open to personal and professional training and development

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. to assure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability. Such actions shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship and on-the-job training. Comments or complaints regarding matters described in the preceding paragraph should be directed to Human Resources. Correspondence directed to HR should be sent to 2496 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Faulconer Construction. In addition to a competitive wage and benefit package, we also offer professional development through our Faulconer Academy.