Heavy Equipment Operator - Eastern Shore

branscomeinc; Tasley (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Professional development

Job summary

Branscome is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for Eastern Shore, Virginia to support construction and grading. You will operate dozers and other heavy machinery to move dirt, sand, and stone, while reading slope stakes and elevations to spec. A 3–5 year track record with dozers is required.

High school diploma preferred; OSHA/MSHA certification a plus. Valid driver's license required. Branscome offers health/dental/vision, life insurance, PTO, retirement plans, and professional development

Qualifications

• Operate heavy equipment to move and level materials such as dirt, sand, and stone.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Read slope elevations and stakeout and interpret grade elevations.

Responsibilities

• Spread dirt in fill area and perform rough and fine grade operations.
• Direct trucks and equipment for off-loading and spreading materials.
• Dress and clean up job site at completion.
• Operate equipment safely and perform normal maintenance.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Dozer operation

Slope stake reading

Education

High School Diploma Preferred

Tools

OSHA certification

MSHA certification

Job description

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator – Eastern Shore
Department: Construction / Grading
Reports to: Project Superintendent

Major Role and Purpose

• Operate heavy equipmentto 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 roughand finegrade 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 the 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 DiplomaPreferred.

Work Experience/Qualifications

• 3-5Years operating Dozers for rough and fine grade operations.
• OSHA and/or MSHA certification a plus.
• Ability to read and interpretgrade elevations and stakeout.

• Valid Driver's License in good standing.

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

About Branscome

OUR COMPANY

For more than 60 years in Virginia, our crews have been safely delivering the infrastructure that our communities are built on. We take immense pride in building the things that you can see, but also those you can’t. Camaraderie in the field, with our clients, and out in the community is the spirit that drives our dedication and commitment to excellence.

Branscome’s vertically integrated services provide a streamlined end-to-end scalable solution for our customers. It’s the satisfaction of a job well done recognition of team effort and the delight of our customers that keep us creating infrastructure and connecting people.

OUR TEAM

When you work for Branscome, you join our innovative team in completing the area’s most important large-scale, fast-track projects. You help us provide excavation, site work, underground utilities, asphalt paving, ready-mix concrete, and more to a slew of satisfied clients, including VDOT, Norfolk International Terminal, numerous local governments, private developers, and corporate entities. At Branscome, workers take pride in their work and inspire each other with their teamwork, innovation, and enthusiasm. This attitude of excellence generates the superior customer service that Branscome is known for.

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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

When you work for Branscome, you join our diverse, innovative team. Our differences breed the ideas which fuel our success. Every aspect of our relationship with current and potential employees is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. This pertains not only to initial employment and working conditions but also to all actions affecting hiring, promotions and transfers, training (including apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship when required), compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Adherence to this policy and compliance with the law is expected of all employees.

If you need assistance completing the online application process, please contact the Human Resources department at [phone].

Branscome 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, 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.
Branscome is in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and ensure
equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Branscome will provide reasonable
accommodation to all applicants who require assistance completing the online application
process. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to
complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or
use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please email
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We are committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or
disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEOC is the Law
Supplement.