Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Virginia
Full Time
Heavy Equipment Operator
Roanoke, VA
Heavy equipment operators needed in Roanoke, VA for construction and earthmoving work. You’ll run excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers and other site machines on residential and commercial projects. Work is steady, hands-on, and focused on safe, accurate sitework. Ideal candidates have experience with excavation, grading, paving prep, and routine equipment maintenance. You’ll follow site plans, take direction from foremen, and keep machines inspected and ready to go — real work for people who know equipment and take pride in getting the job done right.
Full Time
Heavy Equipment Operator — Roller
Richmond, VA
Seeking an experienced roller operator for paving and asphalt work in the Richmond, VA area. You’ll run asphalt rollers on road and paving projects, work with a small crew, and follow directions from the foreman to get projects done safely and on time. Ideal candidates have hands-on roller experience on paving jobs, know basic heavy-equipment maintenance, and show up ready to work. This is local field work with steady shifts and opportunities to pick up extra hours on high-production projects.
Full Time
Screed Operator (Heavy Equipment Operator)
Fredericksburg, VA
Join a road paving crew in Fredericksburg, VA as a Screed Operator. You will run the screed on asphalt paving jobs to deliver a smooth, level, and properly compacted surface. This is hands-on work on site, often outdoors, that directly affects the life of the pavement. You’ll work with the paver operator and ground crew, follow job specs and grades, perform daily equipment checks, and keep safety the top priority. Steady hours, overtime when needed, and on-the-job training available for the right candidate.
Full Time
Motor Grader Operator
Williamsburg, VA
Join a local construction crew in Williamsburg, VA as a Motor Grader Operator. You'll run graders and other heavy machines on roadwork, paving, excavation, and pipe projects while keeping jobs on schedule and operating safely. This role involves operating multiple types of equipment, performing daily maintenance, reading plans with foremen, and following site safety procedures. We promote from within — reliable operators who learn and perform well can move up to lead or foreman roles.
Full Time
Motor Grader Operator
Williamsburg, VA · $25-$40/hr
Seeking a skilled Motor Grader Operator in Williamsburg, VA to run motor graders on civil and commercial construction sites. This role focuses on grading, earthmoving, and finishing work — you’ll follow plans, set grades, and keep equipment in safe working order. Pay is $25–$40/hr depending on experience. You’ll work with small crews on road, site-prep, and utility projects. Candidates should be dependable, safety-minded, and able to operate both traditional motor grader controls and basic GPS/slope-control systems. Heavy lifting and routine equipment maintenance are part of the day-to-day work.
Full Time
Motor Grader Operator
Richmond, VA
Join a busy Richmond crew as a Motor Grader Operator working on road, paving, and earthwork projects. You’ll run graders and other heavy gear to shape surfaces, move material, and support paving and excavation tasks. Work is project-based with regular hours and overtime available. This role puts safety and equipment care first. You’ll perform daily checks and basic maintenance, follow field plans and blueprints with foremen, and make on-the-ground decisions to keep jobs moving. There’s room to learn new gear, get training, and move up into lead or foreman roles.
Full Time
Heavy Equipment Operator — Paving/Milling
Richmond, VA · $24-$40/hr
Join a paving and milling crew working in and around Richmond, VA. Immediate openings for experienced heavy equipment operators to run pavers, milling machines, rollers and other asphalt equipment. Pay range is $24-$40/hr depending on experience and machine skills. This is hands-on roadwork: asphalt placement, milling, compaction and grade work. You’ll work with a small crew, maintain your machine, follow grade/line, and keep projects moving on schedule. Ideal for dependable operators who know asphalt, rollers, and heavy equipment basics.
Full Time
Excavator Operator — Hampton, VA
Hampton, VA
Join a heavy-civil crew in Hampton, VA as an Excavator Operator. You’ll run hydraulic excavators (Cat 330/336/349 or similar) on mainline pipe and mass excavation projects, handling precise digging, trenching, grading, and utility installation. This role is hands-on—work outside on large projects, follow plans and laser/grade controls, and keep production moving safely and efficiently. We want experienced operators who know excavation techniques, can read plans and grade stakes, perform daily equipment checks, and work with GPS/machine-control systems when needed. If you bring a safety-first attitude and solid heavy-equipment experience, this job offers steady work, overtime opportunities, and trades-focused benefits.
Full Time
Heavy Equipment Operator — Paver Operator
Chesapeake, VA
Heavy Equipment Operator needed in Chesapeake, VA to run paving equipment on local road and site projects. You’ll operate pavers and supporting machines (loaders, dozers, excavators), maintain gear, and work with a small crew to finish quality pavement and base work. This is hands-on work with defined start times and travel to nearby project sites. Pay is competitive (DOE) with overtime opportunities. We want dependable operators who know paving procedures, read basic plans, follow safety rules, and take pride in clean, level work.
Full Time
Excavator Operator
Richmond, VA
Join a heavy civil crew in Richmond, VA as an Excavator Operator. You’ll run hydraulic excavators (Cat 330, 336, 349 or similar) on mainline pipe and mass excavation jobs—digging trenches, grading slopes, and setting up footing for utilities with precision and an eye for safety. This role is hands-on: read construction plans and grade stakes, use laser levels or GPS machine control when required, perform daily equipment checks and routine maintenance, and work with crews and supervisors to meet production targets. Expect heavy, outdoor work on large-scale earthmoving projects with overtime available when needed.
Full Time
Heavy Equipment Operator
Richmond, VA
Operate dozers, excavators, loaders, backhoes and graders to support excavation, grading, paving, and utility projects across Richmond, VA. You’ll run equipment and attachments, perform daily inspections and basic maintenance, and follow plans to get the job done safely and on schedule. This is a hands-on role for a reliable operator who reads plans, communicates with the crew, enforces safety rules, and helps keep projects on budget. Expect outdoor work in all weather, steady hours with possible overtime, and a focus on practical skills and teamwork.
Full Time
Heavy Equipment Operator
Chesapeake, VA
Operate a variety of heavy machines to support excavation, grading, paving and utility installation projects across Chesapeake, VA. You’ll run dozers, excavators, backhoes, loaders and graders to shape sites, move materials and prepare grades per plans. This is a hands‑on, outdoor role that requires daily equipment checks, basic maintenance, and close coordination with the crew and field manager. Safety, dependability and the ability to read simple plans/grade stakes are essential.
Full Time
Heavy Equipment Operator
Chesapeake, Virginia
Join a local construction crew running excavators, dozers, loaders and compactors on site-prep, grading and utility jobs around Chesapeake, VA. Pay range is $28–36/hr depending on experience, plus overtime when work runs long. You’ll work on residential and commercial sites, follow crew leads and keep machines maintained and on schedule. This is hands-on work: early starts, physical labor, and the chance to run a variety of machines every day. Reliable attendance and a safety-first attitude are required.