Heavy Equipment Operator - High-End Residential Construction

True Living and True Steel LLC

Location: Charlottesville, VA

We are a high-end residential building company focused on delivering custom homes and major renovations with precision, care, and purpose.

• Truth - We communicate clearly and honestly, even when it's hard.
• Trust - We do what we say, take ownership, and build confidence with our clients and team.
• Thankfulness - We approach our work with gratitude, respect, and a long-term perspective.

Building With Eternal Perspective. We believe what we build—and how we build it—matters beyond the project itself.

We are looking for a skilled and dependable Heavy Equipment Operator who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of precision on high-end residential sites. This role is not just about operating machinery. It's about contributing to a team that delivers exceptional homes where details matter and mistakes are costly.

You will play a key role in site preparation, excavation, grading, and material handling while maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized job site.

• Operate heavy equipment (excavators, Dozers, skid steers, loaders, etc.) with precision and care.
• Execute site prep, grading, trenching, and back filling to plan and specification.
• Read and interpret site plans, elevations, and layout requirements.
• Work closely with site supervisors and project managers to maintain workflow and timelines.
• Maintain equipment in good working condition and report issues proactively.
• Uphold high standards for site cleanliness, safety, and organization.
• Anticipate problems and communicate early to avoid delays or rework.
• CDL Class A and management experience (discuss role and compensation).

• Proven experience operating heavy equipment in residential, commercial, or similar construction environments.
• Do you have the ability to envision a site before it begins? Where grades should tie together?
• Strong attention to detail—understands that small errors early become big problems later.
• Ability to follow direction while also thinking ahead and taking initiative.
• Reliable, consistent, and accountable.
• Values alignment with Truth, Trust, and Thankfulness.
• A team-first mindset with respect for clients, trades, and coworkers.

This is not production work or volume building. Our projects are high-detail, high-expectation environments where:

• Accuracy matters more than speed.
• Communication matters as much as execution.
• Every team member contributes to the client experience.

You won't be treated like "just an operator." You'll be trusted to take ownership of your part of the build.

• Job positions based on experience and qualifications.
• Competitive salary range 50K‑90K depending on experience.
• Full coverage health care included.

• Work on high-end, meaningful residential projects.
• Be part of a values-driven team.
• Stable, long-term opportunity with consistent work.
• A company that respects craftsmanship and people equally.
• Quality of life improvement and pay improvement.

We're looking for someone who doesn't just want a job—but wants to be part of building something that lasts.