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Operator

The Christman Company
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/15/2026
Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors, LLC

Job Description

Build More with Your Career at Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors

With projects throughout the mid-Atlantic, Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors (CMAC) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. CMAC is looking for Operators in our DC Metro region.

What You Will Do

As an Operator, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

  • Operates all equipment in a safe and appropriate manner to mitigate risk of injury and property damage.
  • Drives and controls equipment to complete tasks at the specified location.
  • Collaborates with internal and external partners to prepare job sites for assigned equipment activities.
  • Conducts constant surveillance of surroundings before and during the operation of all equipment to ensure safe ground and slope conditions; maintains adequate distance between other equipment, people, and structures in the immediate work area.
  • Performs daily pre-inspection of equipment to ensure it is safe and fit for duty, and conducts ongoing maintenance checks.
  • Addresses any equipment issues or concerns immediately with assigned supervisor.
  • Loads and unloads equipment from vehicles used to transport it.
  • Promptly notifies assigned supervisor of any maintenance needs.
  • May remain stationary in the seat or operating area for prolonged periods.
  • Completes required reports and other paperwork related to equipment use.
  • Troubleshoots basic equipment issues and escalates issues as appropriate.
  • Communicates clearly through phone or radio, visible verbal, and nonverbal hand signals.
  • May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.

Expected Hours Of Work And Travel

Full time position. Extended hours and weekends may apply. Travel to and from the construction site is required, majority of the work will be done at the site. Most of the travel will be local, but some long distance and overnight travel may be required depending on the project.

Required Education And Experience

  • High school diploma or its equivalent
  • Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of equipment operating experience in a construction environment, including one (1) to three (3) years of excavation experience.
  • -or- Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Preferred Education And Experience

  • Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER training with current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher
  • OSHA 30-hour training, and First Aid/CPR certification.

Pay: $35.00-$45.00

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

  • Knowledge in OSHA regulations regarding excavation methods and practices.
  • Able to perform duties while using required PPE.
  • Able to read and properly interpret load charts for associated equipment, and manufacturer approved attachments.
  • Able to perform duties while working in all safe outdoor weather conditions.

The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.

Salary : $35 - $45

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