Excavation & Sitework Machinery Operator
Express Employment Professionals - Newport News
Job Description
Job Description
Do you thrive behind the controls?
Can you cut a clean grade, read a plan, and keep safety front and center—every time? If that sounds like you, our Newport News, VA construction team wants to meet you.
What you’ll do- Operate excavators, bulldozers, and backhoes to support excavation, grading, and site preparation.
- Complete routine inspections and basic maintenance to keep equipment running at peak performance.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and regulatory requirements to protect people and property.
- Work closely with supervisors and crew to meet schedule milestones and budget goals.
- Maintain accurate logs of equipment hours, maintenance actions, and site activities.
- Immediately report mechanical issues or safety hazards to management.
- A high school diploma or equivalent; equipment certifications are a bonus.
- Proven experience operating heavy equipment in construction or industrial settings.
- Knowledge of safe operating procedures for heavy machinery.
- Ability to read/interpret blueprints and technical documents.
- Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude.
- Physical endurance and strength to meet the demands of the role.
- A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Excavator Operation
- Skid Steer Operation
- Heavy Machinery
- Backhoe
Ready to put your skills to work building what’s next in Newport News? Apply today.
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