Operator

Christman•Sterling, VA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors, LLC (CMAC) is seeking Operators in our Sterling, Virginia region. CMAC is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career, with projects throughout the mid-Atlantic. We’re searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build.

Requirements

High school diploma or its equivalent
Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of equipment operating experience in a construction environment, including one (1) to three (3) years of excavation experience.
Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Nice To Haves

Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
40-hour HAZWOPER training with current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher
OSHA 30-hour training, and First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Operates all equipment in a safe and appropriate manner to mitigate risk of injury and property damage.
Drives and controls equipment to complete tasks at the specified location.
Collaborates with internal and external partners to prepare job sites for assigned equipment activities.
Conducts constant surveillance of surroundings before and during the operation of all equipment to ensure safe ground and slope conditions; maintains adequate distance between other equipment, people, and structures in the immediate work area.
Performs daily pre-inspection of equipment to ensure it is safe and fit for duty, and conducts ongoing maintenance checks.
Addresses any equipment issues or concerns immediately with assigned supervisor.
Loads and unloads equipment from vehicles used to transport it.
Promptly notifies assigned supervisor of any maintenance needs.
May remain stationary in the seat or operating area for prolonged periods.
Completes required reports and other paperwork related to equipment use.
Troubleshoots basic equipment issues and escalates issues as appropriate.
Communicates clearly through phone or radio, visible verbal, and nonverbal hand signals.
May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.