Heavy Equipment OperatorPipe

M.T. Carter Contracting LLC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

A construction contracting company in Virginia is looking for an experienced heavy equipment operator. The role involves foundation excavation, backfilling, and ensuring safety during trench work. Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience, reliable transportation, and the ability to operate various equipment such as loaders and excavators. The position demands physical stamina and the flexibility to work Monday to Saturday if required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Experience with pipe and trench work, and utility installation.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Extensive physical ability is necessary.
• Availability to work Monday to Saturday if needed.

Responsibilities

• Dig trenches to the proper depth/grade with safety precautions.
• Backfill holes and compact earth for construction preparation.
• Avoid hazards and obstructions such as utility lines.
• Place water, storm, and sanitary sewer pipes in the excavation.
• Become familiar with digging plans and machine capabilities.
• Operator must observe hand signals and other markings.
• Perform minor maintenance on machines.
• Assist with traffic control devices.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Safety procedures for trench excavation

Foundation excavation

Backfilling

Loading trucks

Tools

Loaders

Backhoes

Dozers

Excavators

Skid steers

Bobcats

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

The ideal candidate must be competent in foundation excavation and backfilling. Experience hoisting manholes/pipe/trench boxes, safety procedures for trench excavation, loading trucks, rough grading, general site safety is required. Must also be familiar with tasks ranging from water, sewer, storm system installation, and heavy earthwork, etc.

MUST OPERATE AN THE FOLLOWING EFFICIENTLY: Loaders, Backhoes, Dozers, Excavators skid steers, and Bobcats

Major Tasks & Responsibilities

• Dig trenches and ensures the trench is excavated to the proper depth/grade with proper safety sloping or protection.
• Backfill holes, or compact earth to prepare for construction.
• Avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• Responsible for placement of water, storm & sanitary sewer pipe in the excavation.
• Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
• Safely operates machines, performs minor maintenance and up-keep of equipment.
• Assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years operating heavy equipment.
• Related work experience with pipe, trench work and installation of utilities such as storm drains, sewer mains etc.
• Reliable transportation.
• Requires extensive physical ability.
• Able to work Monday - Saturday if needed.