Excavator Operator

About this role

Local concrete construction crews in Culpeper, VA are seeking experienced excavator operators to run a range of heavy equipment on site. Working under a foreman, you’ll operate excavators, dozers, skid steers and loaders to handle layout, fine grading, trenching, pit excavations, finishing work and hoisting while keeping equipment running safely and efficiently. This role is hands-on and production-focused. Expect day shifts on concrete-focused jobs, clear safety rules, and steady project schedules. If you know laser layout and trench safety, can plan spoil and truck flow, and take care of your machine, you’ll fit right in and have opportunities to advance with added training.

What you'll do

• • Operate excavators, dozers, skid steers, loaders and related heavy equipment for earthmoving and site prep
• • Set up and use rotating and slope lasers (and GPS where provided) to establish and verify proper grades
• • Complete trenching and pit excavations following OSHA benching and slope standards and maintain layout lines
• • Plan spoil placement, truck needs and equipment selection to keep production continuous and avoid downtime
• • Execute backfilling and compaction in lifts; perform finishing applications to achieve final grades
• • Perform basic equipment checks, routine maintenance and assist with hoisting and rigging as needed

What we're looking for

• • Minimum 3 years’ experience operating excavators and other earthmoving equipment on construction sites
• • Ability to set up and use lasers/GPS and read civil/site drawings to achieve required grades
• • Knowledge of OSHA trenching/benching and safe excavation practices
• • Physically able to handle heavy work (lifting up to 50 lbs), climb, balance and work at heights when required
• • Reliable transportation to Culpeper job sites and ability to work a full day shift schedule

Qualifications

• • High school diploma or equivalent
• • 3+ years operating excavators/backhoes/dozers/loaders on commercial sites
• • Comfortable using rotating/slope lasers, GPS rover or similar grade control tools
• • Valid driver’s license and capable of passing a pre-employment drug screen
• • OSHA 10 or 30 card and equipment operator certifications preferred

What we offer

• • Stable, lined-up project schedules with regular day shifts
• • Overtime opportunities when available
• • Site-specific safety training and on-the-job skill development
• • Paid time off and holiday coverage
• • Company-provided PPE and basic tools on site

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