Job description

Overview:

DWL Construction is a residential construction Company with nearly 50 years of experience in the grading, site work, and infrastructure for new homes and communities. The Headquarters are located in Jefferson County, West Virginia

DWL Construction is now accepting applications for a full-time and experienced Excavator Operator. The Excavator Operator should be highly skilled and able to responsibly demonstrate the safe and skillful operation of earth-moving equipment such as excavators, compactors, loaders, skid steers, bobcats and other pieces of equipment and attachments. Candidate will participate in various types of excavation work to include, but not limited to: large construction, site preparation and development, road work, pad sites, tree clearing and grubbing, underground utility work, grading, trenching, digging, dredging, storm water management, demolition, compaction, etc..

The Excavator Operator position will require you to report to work at different locations in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, and work at different Job sites mostly located in Jefferson County WV

Perks/Benefits

• Paid time off and holidays
• Performance and salary reviews

Employee feedback program

• Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
• Weekly pay
• Additional pay for applicants with CDL

Responsibilities:

• Operates heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes and front end loaders to excavate or move dirt, rock, sand, gravel and other materials
• Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading
• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards
• Inspects and maintains equipment as required
• Digs, spreads and levels dirt, gravel or sand; and, mixes, pours and spreads concrete and asphalt using hand tools
• Performs a variety of machine and non-machine tasks such as removing forms, placing pipe in trench, jack hammering, tamping, etc.
• Exercise proper care, maintenance and operation of company equipment
• Adhere to all Company Safety Policies
• Performs miscellaneous other duties and responsibilities as required

Other Duties

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of general experience in earthwork and heavy equipment operations
• Highly skilled in operating earth moving equipment
• Fine grade experience preferred
• Must be able to skillfully operate equipment in a safe, expeditious manner and in accordance with safe practices.
• Must have basic knowledge of equipment mechanics and maintenance
• Ensure equipment is cared for and maintained for efficient and safe daily operations
• Team-oriented and able to work effectively and efficiently with others

Working Conditions

• Sit, talk, hear, read, and write
• Regularly walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Perform duties on-site and underground at residential and industrial locations, regardless of weather conditions and must be willing to work exposed to weather conditions at all times.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

AAP/EEO Statement
This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charles Town, WV 25414: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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