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.
Operator at Chemung Contracting Corporation Operator at Chemung Contracting Corporation in Culpeper, Virginia Posted in 5 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
Company Description Chemung Contracting Corporation is part of the Dalrymple Companies, a fourth-generation family-owned group specializing in heavy and highway construction and construction materials. Founded in 1902 in Elmira, NY, the organization has grown from a small gravel supply operation into a multi-state civil construction business. Chemung Contracting Corp. delivers major highway, bridge, airport, and dam projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. The group's subsidiaries mine, crush, and sell state-approved aggregates and manufacture hot mix asphalt at multiple quarry and distribution locations. Team members join a long-established company with a strong reputation for quality work and dependable infrastructure solutions.
Role Description:
The Operator role at Chemung Contracting Corporation is a full-time, on-site position based in Gainesville, VA. The Operator will safely operate a loader at our asphalt plant in Gainesville, VA. Daily responsibilities include performing equipment pre-trip inspections, monitoring material movement, following site plans and directions from supervisors, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. The role also involves adhering to all safety policies and assisting with routine equipment maintenance. Qualifications Proficiency in operating heavy construction equipment (e.g., loaders) and ability to follow equipment operating procedures. Strong safety awareness, including adherence to OSHA standards, use of PPE, and safe work practices around active construction and traffic. Basic mechanical aptitude for conducting equipment inspections, identifying issues, and assisting with minor maintenance or repairs. Effective teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with forepersons, drivers, and crew members. Physical ability to work outdoors in diverse weather, stand for extended periods, and lift or move materials as required.
