Heavy Equipment Operator (DC License)

Job Overview

Anchor Construction is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate trucks used in construction maintenance and repair activities and performs a variety of semiskilled tasks in the maintenance of underground utilities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA State regulations and all safety policies and procedures
• Report any problems and/or safety hazards to your foreman or in their absence the crew lead or Superintendent or Safety Officer
• Use skills acquired through years of experience excavates through sand soil dirt rock and earth
• Knows how to navigate equipment within city confines around utilities
• Safely operate equipment using all features and functions
• Be willing to be a team player
• Other duties as assigned

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:

• May assist Foreman with assignments while on site
• May perform other duties as assigned by Dispatch Superintendents and/or Foremen
• Inspect equipment daily and fill out daily equipment log

Qualifications:

• Experience operator an Excavator and Backhoe Skid Steer Loader
• Ability to navigate through utilities and operate equipment in a city
• Maintain and abide by all safety requirements
• Ability to follow basic instructions in English
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Has DC Operators License
• Ability to pass physical exam ex. DOT
• Ability to travel to various work locations including work outside the region
• Must inspect equipment prior to start of work including greasing as required by manufacturer.
• Must be willing to drive rubber tire equipment from yard to various work locations
• May be required to wear special clothing

Physical Demands

• Heavy-
  • Expected to lift up to 120 pounds with frequent lifting/carrying objects

Work Environment

• Moderate
  • Occasionally exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature noise fumes dust etc.)
  • Exposed to the outdoor elements (cold heat rain snow etc.)
  • Noise level is loud

Pay Range:

$33.26- $35.37 per hour

Benefits:

Anchor Construction Corporation offers paid holidays 401(k) health dental vision life and disability insurance EAP commuter benefits and voluntary coverages.

About Anchor:

Since 1985 Anchor construction Corporation has been building the infrastructure communities rely on every day. As a trusted heavy civil contractor Anchor delivers essential utility and infrastructure projects across the MidAtlantic. Join a skilled missiondriven team that takes pride in doing meaningful work that truly makes a difference.

Its time you joined Anchor!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Legal Notices

Anchor Construction Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment is at-will and contingent upon completion of applicable pre-employment requirements.

Anchor Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law

Required Experience:

IC