Heavy Equipment Operator - Richmond

Branscome; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Professional development

Job summary

Branscome is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Richmond, VA, to operate industrial equipment such as dozers and excavators for grading projects. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, follow safety procedures, and perform various grading operations.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings. A valid driver's license and high school diploma are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years operating various heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Understanding of GPS grade control.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to move and level materials.
• Monitor site activities and follow safety procedures.
• Perform fine and rough grade operations.
• Direct trucks and equipment on site.

Skills

Operating heavy industrial equipment

Following safety policies

GPS grade control

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excavators

Dozers

Backhoes

Job description

Job Title

Heavy Equipment Operator - Richmond

Department: Grading

Reports to: Project Superintendent / Project Foreman

Major Role and Purpose

• Operates heavy industrial equipment such as dozers, excavators, backhoes, or other grading or excavating equipment to move and level materials, such as dirt and gravel.

Description of Duties

• Monitors the activity within the site.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Spread dirt in fill area.
• Clear and grub area being worked.
• Perform fine and rough grade operations.
• Run a fill area.
• Read slope stakes.
• Cut slope to the job’s specifications (type of slope, ditch cut depths, and fill section heights).
• 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.

Preferred Experience

• 3-5 years operating various heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Understand GPS grade control.
• Knowledge of grades.

Benefits

Branscome benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and professional development.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 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 ensures 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.

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