Operator (Hourly)

Holder Construction; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Holder Construction in Chester, VA is seeking an Operator to join our Operations team. This full-time role focuses on moving materials safely with equipment and supporting site operations.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of operator experience, OSHA 10 at minimum, and relevant certifications such as forklift and fall protection. The job requires physical stamina and readiness for outdoor work, overtime, and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of operator experience and relevant certifications.
• OSHA 10 at minimum; forklift and fall protection training.
• Experience with skid steer and water truck is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50–100 lbs and work on uneven outdoor surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Move materials in a safe and orderly way using equipment.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Reading & writing

Physical stamina

Education

OSHA 10 certification

Forklift certification

MEWP training (boom & scissor)

Job description

About Us

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About Us

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Annual bonus program
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About The Role

We are looking for an Operator to join our Operations team in Chester, VA. This is a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Moving materials in a safe and orderly way using equipment.
• Also perform other duties and tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate for this position will possess 1 year of experience with operator certifications.
• Individuals must possess an understanding of safety and general constructability knowledge, able to work side by side with the team when necessary and demonstrate ownership of assigned tasks, maintain professionalism, OSHA 10 training at minimum/30 preferred, forklift (all kinds) and fall protection trained, mobile elevated work platform trained (boom and scissor).
• Experience with operating a skid steer and water truck is a huge plus.
• Must be agile/mobile, remain alert, be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, use fingers, hands & arms to reach, handle and manipulate objects, climb up/down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects.
• Work on uneven surfaces/heights, be able to read/write, and can see & hear well either naturally or with correction.
• Must be able to lift and carry materials of all shapes and sizes weighing 50-100 lbs., 75% of the time.

Preferred

• Individuals must work in an OSHA compliant safety environment.
• Must be able to work outside
• Must be able to work overtime and weekend hours.
• Punctuality and promptness are required every day.

Employment for this specific position is contingent upon passing a mandatory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screening.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.