Heavy Equipment Operator (DC License)

Anchor Construction Corporation; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Commuter benefits

Voluntary coverages

Job summary

Anchor Construction Corporation is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate trucks used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities and to perform a variety of semiskilled tasks maintaining underground utilities.

You will work in urban settings and must follow OSHA safety policies, inspect equipment, and coordinate with foremen and supervisors. Experience with excavators, backhoes, and skid steer loaders is required, with willingness to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Experience operating excavators, backhoes and skid steer loaders
• Ability to navigate equipment in city environments and around utilities
• Maintain and follow all safety requirements and OSHA regulations
• Ability to follow basic instructions in English
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Ability to travel to various work locations including outside the region
• Must inspect equipment prior to start and perform greasing as required
• Must be willing to drive rubber-tired equipment between sites

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA, state regulations, and safety policies
• Report safety hazards to foreman or supervisor
• Operate excavators, backhoes and skid steer loaders in construction settings
• Navigate equipment within city confines around utilities
• Safely operate equipment using all features and functions
• Be a team player
• May assist Foreman with assignments on site
• Inspect equipment daily and fill out daily equipment log

Skills

Excavator

Backhoe

Skid Steer Loader

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Overtime readiness

Travel flexibility

Pre-shift inspection

Urban navigation

DOT/physical exam readiness

Tools

Excavator

Backhoe

Skid Steer Loader

Job description

Job Overview

Anchor Construction is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate trucks used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities and performs a variety of semiskilled tasks in the maintenance of underground utilities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA, State regulations, and all safety policies and procedures
• Report any problems and/or safety hazards to your foreman or, in their absence the crew lead or Superintendent or Safety Officer
• Use skills acquired through years of experience excavates through sand, soil, dirt, rock, and earth
• Knows how to navigate equipment within city confines, around utilities
• Safely operate equipment using all features and functions
• Be willing to be a team player
• Other duties as assigned

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities

• May assist Foreman with assignments while on site
• May perform other duties as assigned by Dispatch, Superintendents and/or Foremen
• Inspect equipment daily and fill out daily equipment log

Qualifications

• Experience operator an Excavator and Backhoe, Skid Steer Loader
• Ability to navigate through utilities and operate equipment in a city
• Maintain and abide by all safety requirements
• Ability to follow basic instructions in English
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Has DC Operator's License
• Ability to pass physical exam ex. DOT
• Ability to travel to various work locations including work outside the region
• Must inspect equipment prior to start of work including greasing as required by manufacturer.
• Must be willing to drive rubber tire equipment from yard to various work locations
• May be required to wear special clothing

Physical Demands

• Heavy
  • Expected to lift up to 120 pounds with frequent lifting/carrying objects

Work Environment

• Moderate
  • Occasionally exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise fumes, dust, etc.)
  • Exposed to the outdoor elements (cold, heat, rain, snow, etc.)
  • Noise level is loud

Pay Range

$33.26- $35.37 per hour

Benefits

Anchor Construction Corporation offers paid holidays, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, EAP, commuter benefits, and voluntary coverages.

About Anchor

Since 1985, Anchor construction Corporation has been building the infrastructure communities rely on every day. As a trusted heavy civil contractor, Anchor delivers essential utility and infrastructure projects across the Mid‑Atlantic. Join a skilled, mission‑driven team that takes pride in doing meaningful work that truly makes a difference.

It's time you joined Anchor!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Legal Notices

Anchor Construction Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment is at-will and contingent upon completion of applicable pre-employment requirements.

Anchor Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law