Heavy Equipment Operator - Pipe

Job Opportunity

Our jobs are located between Hampton Roads and Richmond, VA. The ideal candidate must be competent in foundation excavation and backfilling. Experience hoisting manholes/pipe/trench boxes, safety procedures for trench excavation, loading trucks, rough grading, general site safety is required. Must also be familiar with tasks ranging from water, sewer, storm system installation, and heavy earthwork, etc.

MUST OPERATE THE FOLLOWING EFFICIENTLY: Loaders, Backhoes, Dozers, Excavators skid steers, and Bobcats

Major tasks & responsibilities:

• Dig trenches and ensures the trench is excavated to the proper depth/grade with proper safety sloping or protection.
• Backfill holes, or compact earth to prepare for construction.
• Avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects
• Responsible for placement of water, storm & sanitary sewer pipe in the excavation.
• Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
• Safely operates machines, performs minor maintenance and up-keep of equipment
• Assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

• 3+ years' operating heavy equipment.
• Related work experience with trench work and installation of utilities such as storm drains, sewer mains etc.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Requires extensive physical ability.
• Able to work Monday - Saturday.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with Employee Stock Options.
• Health Insurance (50% Premium PAID by Employer).
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.

Job type: Full-time.

MUST BE ABLE TO PASS DRUG TEST

GNS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. GNS, Inc. complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.