MEB MEB Heavy Equipment Operator Hampton Roads Area VA23323 Job Brief.Our team is looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy equipment including but not limited to excavator dump truck loader backhoe tamper water truck and bulldozer in support of our various construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. To succeed you must ensure that you are living by MEBs core values on the project every day and that quality health and safety standards onsite are your top priority. If you are a hardworking safety conscious operator that is committed to performing quality work and doing your part to ensure the successful completion of our projects then wed like to meet youCore Areas of Responsibility. Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing work inside industrial facilities on roads and in right-of-ways including excavating loading hauling and dumping. Load gravel dirt and sand smooth and grade roads spread rock and gravel. Excavate trenches and construct ditches for installation of culverts water pipes and sewer pipes remove silt and debris. Install various forms of trench and excavation shoring systems including trench boxes sheets plates and hydraulic shoring Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment while in the field. Evaluate lifting capacities of equipment & rigging versus weights of lifted materials. Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure prime operability. Assist other crafts when equipment is not in use.Skills You Possess. Five 5 years of experience safely operating equipment such as excavators dump truck loader trackhoe backhoe tamper water truck and bulldozer. Ability to read understand and follow survey markings blueprints diagrams and grades and instructions from supervisors. Knowledge in utility and site gradingconstruction and the ability to judge distances and slopes accurately. Able to perform manual labor in all types of environments and conditions including heavy lifting in excess of 50 lbs. for an 8 - 10-hour workday. Interpersonal competencies that include a drive for results effective oral communication skills organization planning trust respect dependability and cooperation. Good housekeeping standards and ability to observe safety procedures and report any potentially unsafe conditions to management.Additional Requirements. 18 years of Age Able to Pass a Drug Test Legally Eligible to Work in the US If assigned to a government project US citizenship and clear background check may be required. Experience installing underground piping required.Additional Requirements for Craftworkers. Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every workday drivers license not required Must provide own hand tools excluding power tools May be expected to travel where the project requires multi-state opportunitiesEqual Opportunity Employer including disabled and veterans.View Company InformationTo see other positions click here.