Equipment Operator- Dozer/Excavator

The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP) consisting of Dragados, VINCI, and Flatiron has been selected to construct the $3.3bn Design Build project –the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

The project scope across a 9 mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45’ diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America. The project is expected to continue to the end of 2025.

Operate one or several types of Heavy construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate such stated machines
• Align machines with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.
• Learn and follow safety regulations.
• Take action to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, and materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, shovels, graders, or related equipment.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
• Locate underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Work Requirements

• Must be able to communicate with others to convey information effectively.
• Strongly prefer candidates with High School Diploma
• Must have minimum of 3 years experience running, maneuvering, driving, and navigating equipment such as bulldozer, excavators, rollers, and front-end loaders.
• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must be accustomed to working outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions
• Must pass drug screen.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
• Must be knowledgeable of safety procedures and practices
• Must demonstrate attention to details

Benefits:

• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Insurance/Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance
• Comprehensive compensation package
• Paid Time Off
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Paid Holidays

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an “at will” employment relationship.

HRCP and affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer