Heavy Equipment Operator

GeoStructures/GeoConstructors Inc.

GeoStructures, Inc. Established in 1995, GeoStructures consists of geotechnical and structural engineers that provide marketing and design services in support of its sister company GeoConstructors (established in 1997). We are located in Purcellville, VA and provide services in MD, VA, DC, PA, NJ, NY, SC, and NC. GeoConstructors provides design-build construction services for Foundation Support (Precast Concrete Piles, Full Displacement Columns, and Ductile Iron Piles), Ground Improvement, (Aggregate Piers, Geopier, Impact Pier, GeoConcrete Columns, Full Displacement Columns, Rigid Inclusions, & Rapid Impact Compaction), Structures-Walls (Soundwalls, Retaining Walls, Post and Panel Walls). These technologies are used to solve customer problems ranging from settlement control of building, tank, and MSE wall foundations, liquefaction mitigation, support of load transfer platforms for walls and embankments, economical grade separation options, and repair and replacement of utility tunnels.

By providing design-build services under one roof, clients have been receiving the seamless experience of customized design-build services for their Brownfield, Commercial, Educational, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Residential, Sports/Recreation, Utility, and Transportation projects for over 20 years.

POSITION SUMMARY

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move, and/or drill material. Travel required.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

Skilled

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Operate a variety of large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.

• Load gravel, dirt, and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread and dump rock and gravel.

• Check and maintain all fluid levels and lubrication of equipment

• Instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment, tools, job techniques, and skills

• Inspect equipment or materials and identify any problems or causes of error.

• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.

• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies, and explain and take any corrective action needed.

• Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS
• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.

• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

REQUIREMENTS
• Able to meet all physical requirements.

• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 50 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to travel and work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload

Earnings Potential:
You earn travel time to each project, $40/day meal assistance and then travel time to get home two weeks later. Your hotel room is paid for and in addition to your hourly rate, you are working consistent overtime. Our rate of pay is generally between $21 and $24/hour depending on your experience. If you earn $22/hour…..

$880/week - $22 x 40 hours
$330/week - $30 x 10 hours overtime
$110/week – based on 5 hours of travel time each week
$240/week - $40/day per diem (assuming 6 nights away from home)
Total: $81,120/year (this excludes any bonus, medical premium subsidies or retirement contributions you will earn from us)

If you are an individual with disabilities and need assistance with this site, please contact Human Resources at (540)751-5034.

We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions.

GeoStructures, Inc./ASAP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, among other things or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled

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