Heavy Equipment Operator - Hampton Roads

branscomeinc; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

Branscome is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Hampton Roads area to operate excavators and support site grading activities. The role requires reading grade elevations, coordinating with crews, and maintaining safety standards on large construction projects.

Offer includes full-time work with potential for night and weekend shifts, in a team focused on timely completion of infrastructure projects. Prior OSHA/MSHA basics are a plus; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years operating Excavators for underground storm pile installations.
• OSHA and/or MSHA certification a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret grade elevations and stakeout.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to move and level materials.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Spread dirt in fill areas.
• Perform rough and fine grade operations.
• Excavate for underground storm pipe installation.
• 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.

Skills

Operate excavators

Read grade elevations

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma Preferred

Job description

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator – Hampton Roads
Department: Construction / Grading
Reports to: Project Superintendent

Major Role and Purpose

• Operate heavy equipment to 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 areas.
• Perform rough and fine grade operations.
• Excavate for underground storm pipe installation.
• 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 Diploma Preferred.

Work Experience/Qualifications:

• 3-5 Years operating Excavators for underground storm pile installations.
• OSHA and/or MSHA certification a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret grade elevations and stakeout.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing.

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

About Branscome:

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 COMPANY

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, disability, 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 [e-mail] for assistance. 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.