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Heavy Equipment Operator

RA Holdings Group
Virginia, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2026

Job Responsibilities:

  • Operate Heavy Equipment vehicles safely and efficiently.
  • Understand DOT standards and inspect vehicles to always be up to code.
  • Operate skid steers, excavators, bull dozers, dump trucks, loaders, among other heavy equipment to efficiently break down structures, clear debris, and prepare sites for development.
  • Experienced with excavation, grading, loading, hauling, backfilling, and material relocation tasks.
  • Work in a variety of projects ranging from commercial, industrial, government, and military projects.
  • Ability to operate machinery and perform labor tasks as needed.
  • Inspect and maintain equipment daily to ensure proper functioning.
  • Follow safety protocols and comply with all site regulations.
  • Read and interpret site plans, blueprints, and grade stakes.
  • Communicate effectively with site supervisors and other team members.
  • Report any equipment malfunctions or hazards immediately.

Required Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications:

  • Must have a Real ID, SS, and Birth Certificate.
  • Clean Background. Or Able to get on base and have active badging.
  • Meet Qualifications to get into our Company Auto Insurance.
  • Experience with Manual Vehicles (Stick Shift) might be helpful.
  • Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects.

Licenses & Certifications:

  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
  • CDL is preferred, but not required.

Schedule:

  • Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Location:

  • Projects will be located all over the 757 cities, Military bases, and shipyards including Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Newport News and Hampton.

Pay:

  • $25-$32hr (Depending on Experience)

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Company-provided equipment and tools
  • Stable, full-time work with consistent schedule

Salary : $25 - $32

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