Heavy Equipment Operator (DC License)

About Anchor

Since 1985, Anchor Construction Corporation has been building the infrastructure communities rely on every day. As a trusted heavy civil contractor, Anchor delivers essential utility and infrastructure projects across the Mid-Atlantic. Join a skilled, mission-driven team that takes pride in doing meaningful work that truly makes a difference.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA, State regulations, and all safety policies and procedures.
• Report any problems and/or safety hazards to your foreman or, in their absence, the crew lead or Superintendent or Safety Officer.
• Use skills acquired through years of experience to excavate through sand, soil, dirt, rock, and earth.
• Navigate equipment within city confines, around utilities.
• Safely operate equipment using all features and functions.
• Be willing to be a team player.
• Other duties as assigned.
• May assist Foreman with assignments while on site.
• May perform other duties as assigned by Dispatch, Superintendents and/or Foremen.
• Inspect equipment daily and fill out daily equipment log.

Requirements

• Experience operating an Excavator and Backhoe, Skid Steer Loader.
• Ability to navigate through utilities and operate equipment in a city.
• Maintain and abide by all safety requirements.
• Ability to follow basic instructions in English.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Has DC Operator's License.
• Ability to pass physical exam (e.g., DOT).
• Ability to travel to various work locations including work outside the region.
• Must inspect equipment prior to start of work including greasing as required by manufacturer.
• Must be willing to drive rubber tire equipment from yard to various work locations.
• May be required to wear special clothing.

Physical Demands

• Heavy—expected to lift up to 120 pounds with frequent lifting/carrying objects.

Work Environment

• Moderate—occasionally exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise, fumes, dust, etc.).
• Exposed to the outdoor elements (cold, heat, rain, snow, etc.).
• Noise level is loud.

Pay

$33.26 - $35.37 per hour

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Commuter benefits
• Voluntary coverages