Operator

Chemung Contracting Corporation; Mitchells (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Chemung Contracting Corporation in Gainesville, VA is seeking a full-time on-site Loader Operator responsible for safely operating a loader at our asphalt plant. You will perform pre-trip inspections and monitor material movement according to site plans.

The role requires adherence to OSHA standards, use of PPE, and teamwork with forepersons and crew, with a focus on safety and efficiency in outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in operating heavy construction equipment (loaders).
• Adherence to OSHA standards and PPE usage.
• Ability to inspect equipment and assist with minor maintenance.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and lift/move materials.
• Strong teamwork and communication with forepersons and crew.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment pre-trip inspections.
• Monitor material movement and follow site plans.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Adhere to safety policies and assist with routine maintenance.

Skills

Loader operation proficiency

Safety awareness

Basic mechanical aptitude

Team communication

Job description

Company Description

Chemung Contracting Corporation is part of the Dalrymple Companies, a fourth-generation family-owned group specializing in heavy and highway construction and construction materials. Founded in 1902 in Elmira, NY, the organization has grown from a small gravel supply operation into a multi-state civil construction business. Chemung Contracting Corp. delivers major highway, bridge, airport, and dam projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. The group’s subsidiaries mine, crush, and sell state-approved aggregates and manufacture hot mix asphalt at multiple quarry and distribution locations. Team members join a long-established company with a strong reputation for quality work and dependable infrastructure solutions.

Role Description

The Operator role at Chemung Contracting Corporation is a full-time, on-site position based in Gainesville, VA. The Operator will safely operate a loader at our asphalt plant in Gainesville, VA. Daily responsibilities include performing equipment pre-trip inspections, monitoring material movement, following site plans and directions from supervisors, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. The role also involves adhering to all safety policies and assisting with routine equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in operating heavy construction equipment (e.g., loaders) and ability to follow equipment operating procedures.
• Strong safety awareness, including adherence to OSHA standards, use of PPE, and safe work practices around active construction and traffic.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for conducting equipment inspections, identifying issues, and assisting with minor maintenance or repairs.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with forepersons, drivers, and crew members.
• Physical ability to work outdoors in diverse weather, stand for extended periods, and lift or move materials as required.