Heavy Equipment Operator

Atlantic Contracting & Material Co., Inc.

Chantilly, VA

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Reports to: Foreman/Project Superintendent

Industry: Heavy Civil Concrete Paving Construction

Location: Primary Chantilly, VA travel required based on job assignment (projects across Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Who We Are: Atlantic Contracting & Material Co., Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned general contractor that serves that Mid-Atlantic region. We specialize in concrete paving via mobile batch plant, primarily servicing commercial airports, military installations, and other state/local government entities. In addition to concrete paving, Atlantic Contracting & Material Co., Inc. performs turnkey site development, underground utilities, mass excavation and grading, demolition, crushing/material recycling, soil stabilization, and snow removal

Position Description: The purpose of the position is to operate heavy equipment safely, productively and efficiently. The position could require manual labor consisting of operating a variety of hand tools to include shovels, rakes and pick axes.

Key Responsibilities:

The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may be required to perform. . The actual duties required of this position will vary. Duties may increase within the first 6 months of employment as training an experience is gained.

· Proficiently operate heavy equipment: Dozers, Back-Hoes, Excavators (medium and large), Articulated Trucks, Loaders, skid steers and Graders.

· Build level and excavate land surfaces using construction equipment.

· Maintain accurate logs and records.

· Perform a daily heavy equipment walk-around inspection and preventive maintenance responsibilities.

· Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications and technical manuals.

· Perform job responsibilities safely in a busy sometimes, stressful environment, operating and working varied under-footing and weather conditions around trucks and personnel.

· Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; maintain effective communications with supervisors and coworkers.

· Perform land clearing, grading, trenching, backfilling, and utility installation support.

· Use grading systems (lasers, transits, GPS) to complete sitework to specifications.

· Conduct pre-operation checks, routine maintenance, and complete daily equipment logs.

· Assist crews in trench excavation, pipe placement, and material backfill.

· Load, unload, and transport equipment to/from project sites.

· Maintain OSHA compliance and follow company safety policies at all times.

· Identify potential hazards and ensure a clean, organized work environment.

· Collaborate with field teams and supervisors to deliver projects on time.

· Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

· Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications

Experience: 2-5 years of heavy equipment operation in underground utility or civil construction.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with grading systems, lasers, and transits.
Soft Skills: Reliable, punctual, and effective communicator; able to work well in a team.
Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Licenses & Certifications

Required: Valid Driver's License, OSHA 30.
Preferred: CDL License, Rigging & Signaling, Confined Space Training, Excavation & Awareness certifications.

Physical Requirements

Lift and carry up to 50-75 lbs.
Work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow).
Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and maintain footing on uneven terrain.
Operate equipment with precision in confined areas and rough terrain.
Sit for long periods when operating equipment; stand and walk during inspections.
Remain alert to hazards and respond quickly in emergencies.

Benefits