Heavy Equipment Operator (DC License)

Job Overview

Anchor Construction is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate trucks used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities and performs a variety of semiskilled tasks in the maintenance of underground utilities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA, State regulations, and all safety policies and procedures
• Report any problems and/or safety hazards to your foreman or, in their absence the crew lead or Superintendent or Safety Officer
• Use skills acquired through years of experience excavates through sand, soil, dirt, rock, and earth
• Knows how to navigate equipment within city confines, around utilities
• Safely operate equipment using all features and functions
• Be willing to be a team player
• Other duties as assigned

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:

• May assist Foreman with assignments while on site
• May perform other duties as assigned by Dispatch, Superintendents and/or Foremen
• Inspect equipment daily and fill out daily equipment log

Qualifications:

• Experience operator an Excavator and Backhoe, Skid Steer Loader
• Ability to navigate through utilities and operate equipment in a city
• Maintain and abide by all safety requirements
• Ability to follow basic instructions in English
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Has DC Operator's License
• Ability to pass physical exam ex. DOT
• Ability to travel to various work locations including work outside the region
• Must inspect equipment prior to start of work including greasing as required by manufacturer.
• Must be willing to drive rubber tire equipment from yard to various work locations
• May be required to wear special clothing

Physical Demands

• Heavy-
  • Expected to lift up to 120 pounds with frequent lifting/carrying objects

Work Environment

• Moderate
  • Occasionally exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise fumes, dust, etc.)
  • Exposed to the outdoor elements (cold, heat, rain, snow, etc.)
  • Noise level is loud

Pay Range:

$33.26- $35.37 per hour

Benefits:

Anchor Construction Corporation offers paid holidays, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, EAP, commuter benefits, and voluntary coverages.

About Anchor:

Since 1985, Anchor construction Corporation has been building the infrastructure communities rely on every day. As a trusted heavy civil contractor, Anchor delivers essential utility and infrastructure projects across the Mid‑Atlantic. Join a skilled, mission‑driven team that takes pride in doing meaningful work that truly makes a difference.

It's time you joined Anchor!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Legal Notices

Anchor Construction Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment is at-will and contingent upon completion of applicable pre-employment requirements.