Heavy Equipment Operator: Dozer, Loader & Excavator

CalmHR Inc; Emporia (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

First Response Rail Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator in Emporia, Virginia. The role focuses on operating dozers, loaders, and excavators to support grading, material movement, and road maintenance on active projects.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with site grading, loading trucks, stockpiling materials, and maintaining access roads, with a strong emphasis on safety and independent work. Flexible hours and outdoor conditions apply.

Qualifications

• At least five years of heavy equipment operating experience.
• Experience operating dozers, loaders and excavators.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, grade stakes and survey markers.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate dozers for rough/fine grading, site preparation and road maintenance.
• Operate loaders to load trucks, move materials, stockpile and keep a clean work area.
• Operate excavators to dig, place materials safely and accurately.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance.
• Coordinate equipment movements with supervisors, truck drivers and ground personnel.

Skills

Dozer operation

Loader operation

Excavator operation

Site grading

Equipment maintenance

Job description

First Response Rail Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator in Emporia, Virginia. The role focuses on operating dozers, loaders, and excavators to support grading, material movement, and road maintenance on active projects.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with site grading, loading trucks, stockpiling materials, and maintaining access roads, with a strong emphasis on safety and independent work. Flexible hours and outdoor conditions apply.