Heavy Equipment Operator - Richmond

Heavy Equipment Operator - Richmond

Department: Grading

Reports to: Project Superintendent / Project Foreman

Operates heavy industrial equipment such as dozers, excavators, backhoes, and other grading or excavating equipment to move and level materials, such as dirt and gravel.

• Monitors the activity within the site.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Spreads dirt in fill area.
• Clears and grubs area being worked.
• Performs fine and rough grade operations.
• Runs a fill area.
• Reads slope stakes.
• Cuts slope to the job's specifications (type of slope, ditch cut depths, and fill section heights).
• Directs trucks and equipment where to off-load, stock, or spread material loads.
• Dresses and cleans up job at the completion.
• Water, oil, grease, and service to make normal operating adjustments to equipment.
• Operates equipment in a safe and consistent manner.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.
• Performs all other duties deemed necessary or assigned.

• High School Diploma (Preferred)

• 3–5 Years Operating Various Heavy Equipment.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Understand GPS grade control.
• Knowledge of grades.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

Branscome benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and professional development.

Branscome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other characteristic protected by law. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer;

recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre‑apprenticeship, and/or on‑the‑job training. Branscome is in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Branscome will provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants who require assistance completing the online application process.

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