We are hiring safety oriented Equipment Operators to join our amazing New Construction team in the Richmond area. Equipment Operators work with specialized light construction equipment - they must be able to do this efficiently and safely. The work requires considerable skill in manipulating equipment and constant focus in order to prevent accidents.

Who we are:

We are focused on our people, our culture and our business. We specialize in multiple trades and our teams do work in New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, Special Projects, and Manufacturing. We have been providing an array of services for our commercial customers for over 50 years.

Perks of joining ColonialWebb: 

Market, competitive wages based on experience Opportunities for career growth, training, and development 401(k) plan with a generous company match Personal leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave Excellent Medical, dental, vision, and Rx drug insurance Company sponsored wellness program Employee Assistance Program Tuition reimbursement Employee referral incentives Scholarship program for employees’ children Discounts at major automotive, computer, and cell phone companies

A day in the life: 

Safely and skillfully operate an all-terrain forklift, backhoe, front-end loader, excavator, skid steer, lifts and other related construction equipment Follow all appropriate safety procedures in the transportation of cargo Report equipment defects, accidents or damage to supervisor Maintain equipment in proper operating condition by performing preventive maintenance tasks Train authorized personnel on the proper operation of construction equipment Visually assess digging areas before the operation of construction equipment Comprehend and make inferences from written materials such as equipment operations manuals Make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of a control mechanism Determine necessary equipment repairs by perceiving malfunctions Load and unload construction materials on job sites from trucks into buildings

You should have:

A high school diploma or equivalent Safe driving practices with various types of construction equipment Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and DOT requirements The ability to obtain VDOT flagger certification A understanding of traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in construction equipment operation Ability to work a flexible work schedule to include varying shifts, short notice assignments, emergencies, nights, weekends and overtime (scheduled and unscheduled), as required

How to apply:

Visit www.ColonialWebb.com/careers

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