Heavy Equipment Operator

Christman Mid‑Atlantic Constructors (CMAC) operates projects throughout the mid‑Atlantic region and offers opportunities for career growth. The company is seeking Heavy Equipment Operators for its Northern Virginia locations.

Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment safely and appropriately to mitigate risk of injury and property damage.
• Drive and control equipment to complete tasks at specified locations.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to prepare job sites for assigned equipment activities.
• Conduct constant surveillance of surroundings before and during operation to ensure safe ground and slope conditions, maintaining adequate distance from other equipment, people, and structures.
• Perform daily pre‑inspection of equipment to ensure it is safe and fit for duty, and conduct ongoing maintenance checks.
• Address equipment issues or concerns immediately with the assigned supervisor.
• Load and unload equipment from transport vehicles.
• Promptly notify the supervisor of any maintenance needs.
• Remain stationary in the seat or operating area for prolonged periods as required.
• Complete required reports and paperwork related to equipment use.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and escalate as appropriate.
• Communicate clearly via phone, radio, verbal, and non‑verbal hand signals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• 40‑hour HAZWOPER training with a current 8‑hour HAZWOPER refresher.
• OSHA 30‑hour training.
• First Aid/CPR certification.

Eligibility Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations regarding excavation methods and practices.
• Ability to perform duties while using required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to read and properly interpret load charts for associated equipment and manufacturer‑approved attachments.
• Ability to work in all safe outdoor weather conditions.

Pay

$35.00‑$45.00 per hour.