Heavy Equipment Operator - Fluvanna County, VA

Management Services Corporation; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Vision andDental

401K Program with 4% company match

80 hours of accrued PTO

Job summary

Caton Construction Group is seeking a Craft Worker in Charlottesville, VA. The role involves operating heavy equipment on a roadway construction project and supporting grading and trenching tasks. Starting pay is competitive and based on skills and experience.

Typical hours are full-time, with potential local or out-of-town work, including overnight stays. Travel is local, and a valid driver's license is required. Background and drug screening are required pre-employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Four years’ experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment.
• Preferred: Valid CDL License.

Responsibilities

• Operates and assists in moving and grading dirt, digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment and related work with bulldozer, backhoe, road grader or front-end loader.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and reports defects or repairs to supervisor.
• Follows safety and security standards in all duties.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL License

Job description

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Craft Worker Charlottesville, VA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2148

Salary Range: $24.00 To $30.00 Annually

Caton Construction Group, one of the Caton Companies, with corporate offices in Troy, VA, and Cary, NC, is growing! Currently seeking Equipment Operators (Dozer, Excavator) for our roadway construction project in Fluvanna County, Virginia.

STARTING PAY is competitive and based on skills and experience.

The heavy equipment operator operates a variety of contractor equipment and properly maintains the equipment on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Works with and assists in moving and grading dirt, digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a bulldozer, backhoe, road grader or front-end loader.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Normal days and hours of work are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with time provided for lunch, hours may vary. Work may be local or out of town in which case overnight stays are required. This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel/ Driving

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Drivers license is required.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Four years’ experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment.

Preferred Education and Experience

Valid CDL License.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday – overtime expected - 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. , with time provided for lunch, hours may vary. Work may be local or out of town in which case overnight stays are required.

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401K Program with 4% company match
• 80 hours of accrued Paid time Off (PTO) the first year

Why you should apply:

Excellent working environment

Working for a company that cares about your success

Working for a growing company

Employment is conditional on satisfactorily completing all pre-employment requirements including background and drug screen. Starting wages depend skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.