Heavy Equipment Operator

Location: Damascus

About this role

Join a field crew in Damascus, VA as a per diem Heavy Equipment Operator running dozers, excavators and loaders on road and right-of-way maintenance and repair. This role focuses on hands-on machine operation for grading, loading, hauling and trenching on a variety of surfaces. You'll work on travel assignments and local projects installing culverts and utilities, performing routine equipment inspections and maintenance, and mentoring less-experienced operators.

Expect physical, outdoor work and a safety-first jobsite culture.

What you'll do Operate dozers, excavators, loaders and other heavy equipment for road and right-of-way maintenance and repair

Load, haul and dump materials; grade and smooth roads; spread rock and gravel

Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris

Inspect equipment daily - check fluid levels, lubrication points and report defects; perform basic on-site maintenance

Follow and help enforce inspection and test plans (ITPs) and safe work procedures; train and mentor crew members in safe equipment operation

What we're looking for Proven experience operating dozers, excavators and loaders on road or right-of-way jobs Hands-on experience with grading, loading/unloading material, trenching and pipe/culvert installation

Experience developing or enforcing inspection and test plans (ITPs) and leading crews or serving as equipment foreman

Mechanical aptitude for routine equipment inspections, fluid checks and basic troubleshooting

Able to work a per diem/travel schedule, handle physical outdoor work, and follow site safety rules (pile driver experience a plus)
Qualifications Valid driver's license and clean driving record

State or nationally recognized heavy equipment operator certification preferred OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred; traffic control/flagging card a plus Ability to pass drug/alcohol screening and background check

English proficiency for safe communication on site

What we offer

Per diem for travel assignments

Travel and lodging assistance for out-of-town work

Paid site safety training and certification support

Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided or allowance available

Opportunity for overtime and steady work across road and right-of-way projects

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