Heavy Equipment Operator - Charles City

Branscome; Virginia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Professional development

Job summary

Branscome is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Charles City, Virginia. Your role will involve operating heavy construction equipment to move and level materials like dirt and stone. With a focus on safety, you'll perform essential tasks such as grading and equipment operation while following established policies.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience, preferably with MSHA certification, and holds a valid driver’s license. Competitive benefits like health, dental, and retirement are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience operating heavy construction/grading equipment.
• MSHA certification is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret grade elevations and stakeout.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction/grading equipment to move and level materials.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform rough and fine grade operations.

Skills

Heavy Construction / Grading Equipment operating

MSHA certification

GPS grade control

Reading and interpreting grade elevations

Valid Driver’s License

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator – Charles City. Department: Mining Pits / Grading. Reports to: Site Manager.

Major Role and Purpose

Operate Heavy Construction / Grading Equipment to move and level materials, such as dirt, sand, and stone.

Description of Duties

• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
• Spread dirt in fill area.
• Perform rough and fine grade operations.
• Run a fill area.
• Read slope stakes.
• Cut and fill slopes and/or designated construction areas to the job’s specifications.
• Direct trucks and equipment where to off-load, stock, or spread material loads.
• Dress and clean up job at completion.
• Water, oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment.
• Operate equipment in a safe and consistent manner.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary or assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma (Preferred)

Work Experience / Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Heavy Construction / Grading Equipment operating experience for rough and fine grade operations.
• MSHA certification a plus.
• Understand GPS grade control.
• Ability to read and interpret grade elevations and stakeout.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing.

Benefits

Branscome benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and professional development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet.

EEO Statement

Branscome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other characteristic protected by law. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre‑apprenticeship, and/or on‑the‑job training.

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