Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman - Heavy Civil Infrastructure

S&B USA Construction; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

S&B USA Construction is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman to lead field crews on complex infrastructure projects in the Mid-Atlantic region. This role requires hands-on operation of dozers, excavators, and skid steers, plus the ability to manage safety, quality, and schedule on-site.

Applicants should have at least three years of experience with storm drainage crews, a valid license, and the willingness to pass a drug test.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience required, running storm drainage pipe crews.
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving history.
• Experience operating equipment including dozers, excavators and skid steers.
• Applicant must be able to pass drug test.
• Position located in the Portsmouth, VA area.
• Workers must provide their own safety footwear.
• Saturdays are required periodically as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely and skillfully operate dozers, excavators, and skid steers.
• Maintain equipment by basic preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Perform tasks in a safe and accident-free manner.
• Run storm drainage pipe crews and install storm systems per specs.
• Run excavation and benching crews.
• Operate equipment to strip topsoil and bench fill material.

Skills

Leadership

Safety conscious

Team coordination

Tools

Dozers

Excavators

Skid steers

Job description

medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

Fay, S&B USA Constructionbuilds complex infrastructure across the Mid-Atlantic such as major bridges, tunnels, highways, and P3 programs that demand technical depth and strong field leadership. Safety, quality, and schedule are not checkboxes here - they are the standard we hold ourselves to on every project, every day. Whether you are early in your career looking for the kind of project exposure that accelerates growth, or a seasoned professional ready to lead work at the highest level, you will find both here. We invest in the people who build with us, and the projects we take on reflect that commitment.

We're looking to add a Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman to our team, please read below for the details of the position. Applicants should have experience with excavation, trenching, pipe setting and loading trucks.

Responsibilities

• Safely and skillfully operate various equipment including dozers, excavators and skid steers.
• Maintain equipment in proper operating condition by performing simple preventative maintenance and repair tasks.
• Perform tasks in a safe and accident-free manner.
• Running storm drainage pipe crews and installing storm systems to meet project specification tolerances
• Running excavation and benching crews
• Operating excavators and dozers to strip topsoil and bench in fill material

Requirements

• Three years of experience required, running storm drainage pipe crews.
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving history
• Experience operating various equipment including dozers, excavators and skid steers.
• Applicant must be able to pass drug test.
• The position location is in the Portsmouth, Virginia area
• Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Workers must provide their own safety footwear
• Workers must have reliable transportation
• Saturdays are required periodically as needed

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• Noise levels in the work environment is usually loud.
• Ability to wear and work in personnel protective equipment including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, ankle-supporting safety-toed work boots and a safety vest.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Extensive moving or positioning heavy weighted materials (up to 50 lbs.).
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and ascend/descend to reach materials or enter heavy equipment.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan with a company match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Core Values

• Work Safely: Safety is our Culture
• Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value
• Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients
• Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust
• Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&B USA Construction and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity) national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to S&B USA Construction. As part of the firm's equal employment opportunity statement, S&B USA Construction will also take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, women, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.