Operator

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator in Sterling, Virginia. The role involves safely operating all equipment, coordinating with partners to prepare job sites, and performing pre-inspections and maintenance checks to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Required are a high school diploma or equivalent and 3–5 years of equipment operating experience in construction, including 1–3 years of excavation. CDL and safety trainings are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of equipment operating experience in a construction environment, including 1–3 years of excavation experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates all equipment safely and controls equipment to complete tasks at the specified location.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to prepare job sites for assigned equipment activities.
• Performs daily pre-inspection of equipment and conducts ongoing maintenance checks.
• Loads and unloads equipment from vehicles and reports maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Maintains clear communication via phone, radio, and hand signals to ensure safe operations.

Skills

Equipment operation

Radio communication

Site safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL

HAZWOPER training

OSHA 30-hour training

First Aid/CPR certification

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 Aff…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.

Founded in 1894, Christman is a national, employee-owned construction firm offering construction management, general contracting, and design-build services. Taking a comprehensive approach to support our clients needs, our self-perform affiliates empower us to enhance project outcomes. With over 500 employee-owners, we unite great people in great achievement, delivering projects that align with clients' goals through a collaborative, one-team approach. Our family of companies’ expertise spans multiple market sectors, including healthcare, education, and historic preservation, providing tailored solutions that add value to every project. Together, we strive to #buildmore for our clients, communities, and team.