Heavy Equipment Operator - Marion, VA

Heavy Equipment Operator

Caton Construction Group, one of the Caton Companies, with corporate offices in Troy, VA, and Cary, NC, is currently hiring Heavy Equipment Operators for our bridge/roadway project in Catawba County, North Carolina (Hickory). We particularly seek qualified excavator and dozer operators.

Starting pay is competitive and based on skills and experience.

The heavy equipment operator operates a variety of contractor equipment and properly maintains the equipment on a daily basis.

• Work with and assist in moving and grading dirt, digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a bulldozer, backhoe, road grader, or front‑end loader.
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or repairs to the supervisor.
• Perform all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

This is a full‑time position. Normal days and hours of work are Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with time provided for lunch. Hours may vary and may include long hours and weekend work. The position may require local or out‑of‑town travel with overnight stays.

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out‑of‑area and overnight travel may be expected. A driver’s license is required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of experience operating medium and heavy equipment.

• Valid CDL license.

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
• FSA program
• 401(k) program with 4% company match
• Eight paid holidays plus a personal floating holiday
• 80 hours of accrued paid time off (PTO) in the first year

Employment is conditional upon satisfactorily completing all pre‑employment requirements, including a background and drug screen. Starting wages depend on skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.