Excavator Operator

Are you a heavy-equipment professional who knows how to move dirt fast and keep haul trucks moving smoothly? We are hiring a Mass Excavator Operator for a direct placement opportunity in Front Royal, VA.

In this role, you’ll take command of a high-production CAT 352 (Mass Excavation Configuration) to tackle heavy bulk cuts and fills, construct haul roads and building pads, and work alongside underground utility teams on major civil projects.

• → High-Volume Dirt Production: Masterfully operate a CAT 352 Mass Excavation Excavator for bulk earthmoving, heavy cut/fill operations, and site clearing.
• → Rapid Truck Loading: Load off-road and highway haul trucks safely, evenly, and rapidly to keep production cycle times at peak efficiency.
• → Site Infrastructure: Build smooth haul roads, construct building pads, and shape mass site contours to exact project plan specifications.
• → Underground Utility Support: Perform deep bulk excavations and ground prep to support underground utility installation crews.
• → Equipment Maintenance & Daily Logging: Complete required daily equipment logs, conduct daily walkarounds, manage fluid levels, grease key points, and report mechanical needs.

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience operating heavy excavators on mass earthwork, bulk cut/fill, and site development projects.
• Site Skills: Proven expertise in rapid truck loading, pad building, and haul road creation.
• Certifications & Compliance: Active OSHA 10 certification and a valid Driver's License are required.
• Utility Awareness: Familiarity working around or prepping ground for underground utility infrastructure.