Heavy Equipment Operator - DC Operator's License

Summary: Operates a variety of equipment and trucks used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities and performs a variety of semiskilled tasks in the maintenance of underground utilities.

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA, State regulations, and all safety policies and procedures.
• Report any problems and/or safety hazards to your foreman or, in their absence, the crew lead, Superintendent, or Safety Officer.
• Use skills acquired through years of experience to excavate through sand, soil, dirt, rock, and earth.
• Able to read and understand plans and blueprints.
• Know how to navigate equipment within city confines, around utilities.
• Safely operate equipment using all features and functions.
• Be willing to be a team player.
• Other duties as assigned.

• May assist Foreman with assignments while on site.
• May perform other duties as assigned by Dispatch, Superintendents and/or Foremen.
• Inspect equipment daily and fill out daily equipment log.

• Experience operating an Excavator, Backhoe, Skid Steer Loader.
• Ability to navigate through utilities and operate equipment in a city.
• Maintain and abide by all safety requirements.
• Ability to follow basic instructions in English.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Has DC Operator's License.
• Ability to pass physical exam (e.g., DOT).
• Ability to travel to various work locations including outside the region.
• Must inspect equipment prior to start of work including greasing as required by manufacturer.
• Must be willing to drive rubber tire equipment from yard to various work locations.
• May be required to wear special clothing.

Heavy: Expected to lift up to 120 pounds with frequent lifting/carrying of objects.

Moderate: Occasionally exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise, fumes, dust, etc.).

Exposed to outdoor elements (cold, heat, rain, snow, etc.).

Noise level is loud.

Anchor Construction Corporation offers competitive salary, paid holidays, 401k retirement plan, life insurance, and voluntary insurances such as long-term disability.

Anchor Construction Corporation is one of the Mid-Atlantic Region's most respected and leading self-performing utility and infrastructure firms, delivering superior solutions for public agencies, utilities, and businesses east and west of the Chesapeake Bay (throughout Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Washington, D.C.). Anchor offers construction services in a variety of markets including bridges, dry and wet utilities, and green infrastructure. Anchor employs over 450 professionals.

Anchor creates partnerships that produce innovative, cost-effective, and quality construction projects that exceed our customers' expectations in a safe environment.

Safety, quality, integrity, and teamwork are at the core of everything we do - every shift, every day.

Anchor Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.