Operator

christmanco; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors, LLC in Sterling, VA is seeking skilled equipment operators to join our team. The role involves safe operation of construction equipment, site preparation, and collaboration with internal and external teams to ensure safe, efficient work.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 3–5 years of equipment operation experience, and preferred CDL and safety certifications (HAZWOP ER 40h, HAZWOPER refresher, OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of equipment operating in construction.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment safely to mitigate injury and property damage.
• Drives and controls equipment to complete tasks at the site.
• Prepares job sites with partners and maintains safe ground conditions.
• Performs pre-inspections and ongoing maintenance checks.
• Reports maintenance needs and cooperates with supervision.
• Loads/unloads equipment and completes required paperwork.
• Communicates clearly with signals and radios.

Skills

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL

HAZWOP ER 40-hour

HAZWOPER refresher 8-hour

OSHA 30-hour

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors, LLC Job Description:

Build More with Your Career at Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors

With projects throughout the mid-Atlantic, Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors (CMAC) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. We're searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build. CMAC is looking for Operators in our Sterling, Virginia region.

What You Will Do:

• Operates all equipment in a safe and appropriate manner to mitigate risk of injury and property damage.
• Drives and controls equipment to complete tasks at the specified location.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to prepare job sites for assigned equipment activities.
• Conducts constant surveillance of surroundings before and during the operation of all equipment to ensure safe ground and slope conditions; maintains adequate distance between other equipment, people, and structures in the immediate work area.
• Performs daily pre-inspection of equipment to ensure it is safe and fit for duty, and conducts ongoing maintenance checks.
• Addresses any equipment issues or concerns immediately with assigned supervisor.
• Loads and unloads equipment from vehicles used to transport it.
• Promptly notifies assigned supervisor of any maintenance needs.
• May remain stationary in the seat or operating area for prolonged periods.
• Completes required reports and other paperwork related to equipment use.
• Troubleshoots basic equipment issues and escalates issues as appropriate.
• Communicates clearly through phone or radio, visible verbal, and nonverbal hand signals.
• May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.

Expected Hours of Work: Full time position, with occasional extended hours and weekends.

Pay : $30.00-$42.00 per hour.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of equipment operating experience in a construction environment, including one (1) to three (3) years of excavation experience.
• -or- Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Preferred experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training with current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher
• OSHA 30-hour training, and First Aid/CPR certification.

The Christman family of companies is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.