Heavy Equipment Operator - Halifax, VA

Mhe Inc; Halifax (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Caton Construction Group is seeking a Craft Worker in Halifax, VA to operate heavy equipment on bridge/roadway projects. The role requires skilled use of excavators and bulldozers, with strong emphasis on safety and daily equipment maintenance.

Monday–Friday hours with possible overtime and overnight travel. Starting pay is based on skills and experience; the position is full-time with local and occasional out-of-town work.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operates a bulldozer, backhoe, road grader or front-end loader to move dirt, grade, dig ditches and trenches and haul materials.
• Conducts routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and reports defects.
• Follows safety and security standards and supports project crews as needed.

Skills

Excavator operation

Bulldozer operation

Heavy equipment operation

CDL License

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL License

Job description

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Craft Worker Halifax, VA, US

Salary Range: $24.00 To $30.00 Annually

Caton Construction Group, one of the Caton Companies, corporate offices in Troy, VA, and Cary, NC, is growing! Currently seeking Heavy Equipment Operators for our bridge/roadway project in Halifax County, Virginia. We particularly seek QUALIFIED EXCAVATOR & DOZER OPERATORS.

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.

Driver’s 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, frequent overtime possible, hours may vary. Work may be local or out of town in which case overnight stays may be 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.