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The Christman Company lists this Heavy Equipment Operator opportunity in sterling, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Heavy Equipment OperatorBuild More with Your Career at Christman Mid-Atlantic ConstructorsWith projects throughout the mid-Atlantic, Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors (CMAC) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. We're searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build. CMAC is looking for Heavy Equipment Operators in our Northern Virginia region.What You Will Do:As a Heavy Equipment Operator, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:Operates all equipment in a safe and appropriate manner to mitigate risk of injury and property damage.Drives and controls equipment to complete tasks at the specified location. Collaborates with internal and external partners to prepare job sites for assigned equipment activities.Conducts constant surveillance of surroundings before and during the operation of all equipment to ensure safe ground and slope conditions; maintains adequate distance between other equipment, people, and structures in the immediate work area.Performs daily pre-inspection of equipment to ensure it is safe and fit for duty, and conducts ongoing maintenance checks.Addresses any equipment issues or concerns immediately with assigned supervisor.Loads and unloads equipment from vehicles used to transport it.Promptly notifies assigned supervisor of any maintenance needs.May remain stationary in the seat or operating area for prolonged periods. Completes required reports and other paperwork related to equipment use. Troubleshoots basic equipment issues and escalates issues as appropriate.Communicates clearly through phone or radio, visible verbal, and nonverbal hand signals.Required Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or its equivalentMinimum three (3) to five (5) years of equipment operating experience in a construction environment, including one (1) to three (3) years of excavation experience.-or- Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.Preferred Education and ExperienceValid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)40-hour HAZWOPER training with current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresherOSHA 30-hour training, and First Aid/CPR certification.Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour.Additional Eligibility QualificationsKnowledge in OSHA regulations regarding excavation methods and practices. Able to perform duties while using required PPE.Able to read and properly interpret load charts for associated equipment, and manufacturer approved attachments.Able to perform duties while working in all safe outdoor weather conditions.The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.
Worksite address
sterling, VA, 20166, US
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