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Heavy Equipment Operator
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$58,766 / year median in Virginia
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Weekly pay, $24 to $27 an hour. Skillforce is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for industrial construction work in Chesterfield, VA. Monday through Friday, day shift. You will run equipment alongside civil and mechanical crews on an active industrial site. Ongoing project work, home every night, no travel. We cover your OSHA 10 and any additional job-specific training the site requires. Pay and Schedule $24 to $27 per hour, W-2 Weekly pay Monday through Friday, day shift Full time, ongoing project work Home every night, no travel Heavy Equipment Operator Responsibilities Operate heavy equipment on an active site Excavator, dozer, loader, backhoe, skid steer Move, load, and grade dirt, rock, and material Support civil and mechanical crews on site Daily walkaround checks and machine upkeep Heavy Equipment Operator Qualifications 2 years minimum operating heavy equipment Able to name your machines and seat hours Valid driver's license and work authorization Must pass a drug screen and background check Industrial or utility site work a plus Benefits Weekly pay Medical, dental, and vision available PTO and paid holidays 401(k) Referral bonus program