Heavy Equipment Operator

Laurita Inc. is an established leader in excavation, underground utilities, and heavy highway construction across the DC Metro, Northern Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

About the role

As a heavy equipment operator, you will operate a variety of heavy equipment in a safe and productive manner to support the completion of our excavation, underground utility, and heavy highway work under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate is dependable, trainable, and most importantly a safe operator who values the safety of coworkers in the trench and on the ground.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in a productive and efficient manner
• Perform daily maintenance and tracking of hours on utilized equipment
• Perform manual tasks related to construction of job sites
• Participate in training and adhere to strict PPE and safety policies
• Take direction from supervisor to complete daily tasks and meet job site goals
• Be a proactive team member to achieve a high-quality completed product for clients
• Experience in trenching and utilities installation desired
• Experience operating GPS-enabled machinery desired but not required

Equipment experience

• Hydraulic excavators (various sizes)
• Articulated rock trucks
• Rollers (smooth drum and sheepsfoot)
• D4–D8 dozers with Trimble setup
• Skid steers
• Wheel loaders
• Backhoes

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work in the United States
• Recent work history with at least 2 years verifiable experience operating heavy equipment in a similar environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bending, twisting, and turning to complete manual labor tasks
• Construction site experience along with relevant certifications