Heavy Equipment Operator - Farmville, VA
Caton Construction Group, one of the Caton Companies, with corporate offices in Troy, VA, and Cary, NC, is seeking Equipment Operators (Dozer, Excavator) for our roadway construction project in Farmville, Virginia.
About the role
The heavy equipment operator operates a variety of contractor equipment and properly maintains the equipment on a daily basis.
Responsibilities
- Works with and assists in moving and grading dirt, digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a bulldozer, backhoe, road grader, or front-end loader.
- Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor.
- Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Schedule
This is a full-time position. Normal days and hours of work are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., with time provided for lunch. Hours may vary and frequently require long hours and weekend work. Overnight stays may be required for out-of-town work.
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. A driver’s license is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Four years’ experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Valid CDL License.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance.
- FSA Program.
- 401K Program with 4% company match.
- 8 paid holidays plus one personal floating holiday.
- 80 hours of accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) the first year.
Pay
Starting pay is competitive and based on skills and experience.