New Construction Equipment Operator - Safe, Precise & Skilled

ColonialWebb; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth

401(k) plan

Paid leave

Medical/dental/vision

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral incentives

Scholarship program

Discounts

Job summary

ColonialWebb in Richmond, VA is hiring safety oriented Equipment Operators to join our New Construction team. You will operate all-terrain forklift, backhoe, excavator, skid steer and related equipment, while following safety procedures and reporting defects.

You should have a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of OSHA and DOT requirements, and be able to obtain VDOT flagger certification. The role requires flexibility to work varying shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and DOT requirements.
• Ability to obtain VDOT flagger certification.
• Understanding of traffic laws and rules for construction equipment operation.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Safely and skillfully operate all-terrain forklift, backhoe, excavator, skid steer, lifts and other related construction equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures in transportation of cargo.
• Report equipment defects, accidents or damage to supervisor.
• Maintain equipment with preventive maintenance tasks.
• Train authorized personnel on proper operation of construction equipment.
• Visually assess digging areas before operating equipment.
• Interpret equipment operation manuals.
• Assess and determine necessary equipment repairs by identifying malfunctions.
• Load and unload construction materials on job sites from trucks into buildings.

Skills

Safe driving

OSHA/DOT knowledge

VDOT flagger certification

Traffic laws awareness

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ColonialWebb in Richmond, VA is hiring safety oriented Equipment Operators to join our New Construction team. You will operate all-terrain forklift, backhoe, excavator, skid steer and related equipment, while following safety procedures and reporting defects.

You should have a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of OSHA and DOT requirements, and be able to obtain VDOT flagger certification. The role requires flexibility to work varying shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime.