Find & Apply For Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Catlett, Virginia

Golden Rule Builders has designed and built custom homes, renovations, and additions for families across Northern Virginia for over 39 years. Founded in 1987 by Joel Barkman and based in Catlett, Virginia, we remain a family-owned design-build firm committed to lasting craftsmanship and honest relationships with every homeowner we serve. We need a Small Equipment Operator and Excavator to join our growing team. This position is responsible for the operations of the excavating department for custom new home and remodeling projects. The department is currently one position with several helpers as needed; the ideal person to fill this role has solid experience with equipment operation and maintenance and is interested in growing the department to take on more of a supervisory role in future. This position is primarily hands-on with the potential to grow into a leadership position in the company, taking the lead in planning, estimating, managing site work and other employees on GRB projects. Training and advancement opportunities available.

Responsibilities:

• Safety and quality control of work completed by the excavating department.
• Estimate, schedule, and supervise work activities in the excavating department.
• Erosion and sediment control: Install and maintain silt fence
• Site clearing: Tree and debris removal and stump grinding

Driveways:

Install and maintain driveways during construction. Oversee paving if applicable.

Excavation:

Read blueprints to identify house footprint and set elevations

• Dig basement/house site and footings; backfill around foundation
• Install drain tile, underground piping, well lines, and gas lines
• Rough and final grading for new construction
• Final grade, seed, and straw
• Maintain company equipment, trailers, and dump trucks.

Requirements:

Experience

• A good driving record and a history of safe equipment operation is required.
• A CDL is NOT required.
• Three plus years of excavating experience, demonstrating competency and efficiency.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and abide by site plans and county requirements.
• Basic maintenance of equipment (grease, oil changes, etc.

).

Requirements:

Other

• Must be reliable and have a strong work ethic.
• Work well in a team environment
• Desire to learn and advance

Hours:

This is a full-time hourly position with regular hours Monday thru

Friday Benefits:

Full benefits package including vacation & holiday pay, health, dental, and retirement. Why work at Golden Rule?

• Short commute (local in Fauquier County)
• Stability - we've been in business since 1987
• Development & Training Program
• Family Environment
• Competitive pay
• Vacation & Holiday pay (23 days annually with tenure)
• Health Insurance & Retirement program (Altman Initiative Group, Inc.

is helping us with this hiring project.)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person