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.
CAT 930 Rubber-Tire Loaders & CAT 963 Track Loaders Keep the Jobsite Moving - Master Wheels & Tracks! Are you a skilled heavy equipment operator who knows how to keep production rolling? We are hiring a Loader Operator for direct placement on high-activity civil construction and earthwork sites in Front Royal, VA . In this role, you'll be at the center of site activity—operating both agile rubber-tired loaders ( CAT 930 ) and heavy-duty track loaders ( CAT 963 ) to handle material transport, loading trucks, feeding utility crews, and rough grading.
Key Responsibilities Dual-Machine Operation:
Efficiently operate CAT 930 wheel loaders for fast material transport and CAT 963 track loaders for tough terrain, heavy digging, and rough grade work.
Material & Stockpile Management:
Load haul trucks, build and manage stockpiles, move pipe/aggregates, and supply active utility and earthwork crews.
Site Preparation:
Assist with backfilling, clearing site debris, smoothing haul roads, and setting up work zones.
Daily Inspections:
Perform pre-trip and post-trip fluid checks, grease daily wear points, and report maintenance needs to keep iron running smoothly.
Crew Safety & Communication:
Work closely with site leads, truck drivers, and ground crews to maintain seamless, zero-incident site operations.
Candidate Requirements Experience:
2+ years of experience operating heavy wheel loaders, track loaders, or heavy earthmoving equipment.
