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REEVES | Excavator Operator (Bridge Division) - Charlotte, NC

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Colas

Blacksburg, SC (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 02/28/2026 (Updated 5 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast and Midwest since the company's founding in 1923. Reeves is a complete heavy civil highway and site development construction company dedicated to meet the specific needs of the roadway, airport, bridge, and military market. Reeves prides itself for its high company standards of safety, ethics, and performance. To learn more about Reeves visit www.reevescc.com. Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com. Mission Reeves Construction Company is looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for its Bridge Division based out of Charlotte, NC. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence.

Essential Duties Must be able to run Excavator efficnetly (40,000lb or greater) as well as Loader and Roller (preferred). Must have a basic knowledge of the mechanics and hydraulics of the machine. Must have skills to conduct an inspection checklist on equipment such as tracks, lights, brakes, fuel, oil and water. Must keep equipment serviced, lubricated, and in good working order, including good housekeeping. Must have an understanding of control levers for movement of bucket. Must have a priority for safety and welfare of workers around machines. Must have the ability to operate the vehicle safely in job site situations and follow the policies and procedures of the company. Education and Experience Minimum of 6 to 12 months experience (or related training). Valid Driver's License (preferred). Must have own transportation. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Must be able to climb onto and up and down a machine several times a day. Must be able to sit in a machine and operate it for several hours without stopping. Must withstand vibration from job site conditions as well as noise from other equipment. Must be able to use arms, hands, and feet in repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to handle or feel; reach and signal with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Benefits & Compensation Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.
  • Drug-Free Workplace
  • E-Verify Participating Company
  • Minorities, Females and Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply
  • Colas Inc.
and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to: to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying complete any part of the application process access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com. 

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