Heavy Equipment Operator - High-End Residential Construction

True Living LLC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Coverage Health Care included

Job summary

True Living and True Steel LLC is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator for high-end residential construction. You will contribute to site preparation, excavation, grading, and material handling on precision-driven projects where mistakes are costly and attention to detail is paramount.

The role requires proven equipment operation experience on residential or commercial builds, the ability to read site plans, maintain a clean and safe job site, and effective collaboration with supervisors

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating heavy equipment in residential, commercial, or similar construction environments.
• Ability to envision a site before it begins and understand how grades tie together.
• Strong attention to detail; small errors become big problems later.
• Ability to follow direction while also taking initiative and thinking ahead.
• Reliable, consistent, and accountable.
• Values alignment with Truth, Trust, and Thankfulness and a team-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (excavators, dozers, skid steers, loaders) with precision and care.
• Execute site prep, grading, trenching, and backfilling to plan and specification.
• Read and interpret site plans, elevations, and layout requirements.
• Work closely with site supervisors and project managers to maintain workflow and timelines.
• Maintain equipment in good working condition and report issues proactively.
• Uphold high standards for site cleanliness, safety, and organization.
• Anticipate problems and communicate early to avoid delays or rework.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Attention to detail

Initiative

Reliability

Teamwork

Values alignment

Job description

True Living and True Steel LLC

Heavy Equipment Operator - High-End Residential Construction

About Us

We are a high-end residential building company focused on delivering custom homes and major renovations with precision, care, and purpose.

Our work is guided by three core values:

Truth - We communicate clearly and honestly, even when it's hard.

Trust - We do what we say, take ownership, and build confidence with our clients and team.

Thankfulness - We approach our work with gratitude, respect, and a long-term perspective.

Our vision is simple but powerful:

Building With Eternal Perspective

We believe what we build--and how we build it--matters beyond the project itself.

The Role

We are looking for a skilled and dependable Heavy Equipment Operator who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of precision on high-end residential sites.

This role is not just about operating machinery. It's about contributing to a team that delivers exceptional homes where details matter and mistakes are costly.

You will play a key role in site preparation, excavation, grading, and material handling while maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized job site.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (excavators, Dozers, skid steers, loaders, etc.) with precision and care
• Execute site prep, grading, trenching, and backfilling to plan and specification
• Read and interpret site plans, elevations, and layout requirements
• Work closely with site supervisors and project managers to maintain workflow and timelines
• Maintain equipment in good working condition and report issues proactively
• Uphold high standards for site cleanliness, safety, and organization
• Anticipate problems and communicate early to avoid delays or rework

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience operating heavy equipment in residential, commercial, or similar construction environments
• Do you have the ability to envision a site before it begins? where grades should tie together?
• Strong attention to detail--understands that small errors early become big problems later
• Ability to follow direction while also thinking ahead and taking initiative
• Reliable, consistent, and accountable
• Values alignment with Truth, Trust, and Thankfulness
• A team-first mindset with respect for clients, trades, and coworkers

What Sets This Role Apart

This is not production work or volume building.

Our projects are high-detail, high-expectation environments where:

• Accuracy matters more than speed
• Communication matters as much as execution
• Every team member contributes to the client experience

You won't be treated like "just an operator."

You'll be trusted to take ownership of your part of the build.

Compensation

• Job Positions based on experience and qualifications.
• Salary Range 50K - 90K depending on experience and qualifications.
• Full Coverage Health Care included.

Why Join Us

• Work on high-end, meaningful residential projects
• Be part of a values-driven team
• Stable, long-term opportunity with consistent work
• A company that respects craftsmanship and people equally
• Quality of Life Improvement and Pay Improvement.

Final Thought

We're looking for someone who doesn't just want a job--but wants to be part of building something that lasts.