Heavy Equipment Operator - Williamsburg

Branscome; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join their dedicated team in Williamsburg. In this role, you will operate various heavy machinery, including dozers and excavators, to perform essential grading and excavation tasks. Your expertise will contribute to the successful completion of large-scale projects while ensuring safety and efficiency on site. With a commitment to excellence and teamwork, this company offers a supportive environment where your skills will be valued. If you have a passion for heavy equipment operation and a desire to work in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Professional Development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience operating heavy equipment is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and knowledge of safety procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to move and level materials safely.
• Monitor site activities and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Perform grading operations and maintain equipment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Compliance

Site Monitoring

Material Handling

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excavators

Dozers

Backhoes

GPS Grade Control

Job description

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator - Williamsburg

Department: Grading

Reports to: Project Superintendent

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.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of how to operate Heavy Industrial Equipment.
• Spreads dirt in fill area.
• Clears and grubs area being worked.
• Performs fine and rough grade operations.
• Runs a fill area.
• Reads slope stakes.
• Cuts slope to the job’s specifications (type of slope, ditch cut depths and fill section heights).
• Directs trucks and equipment where to off-load, stock, or spread material loads.
• Dresses and cleans up job at the completion.
• Waters, oils, greases, services and makes normal operating adjustments to equipment.
• Operates equipment in a safe and consistent manner.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.
• Performs 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.
• Understanding of GPS grade control.
• Knowledge of grades.

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 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.