Heavy Equipment Operator

Chesapeake, VA
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Overview

Industry

Commercial Retail (Incl Office)

Location

Chesapeake, VA

Branch Number

20731

Hourly Rate

$24 - $28

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Job Description

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PRST is seeking experienced heavy equipment operators to join our team for an exciting hotel construction project in the Chesapeake, VA area.  In this full- time role, you'll earn $24-28 per hour (based on experience & need for per diem), enjoy weekly pay, health insurance benefits and a flexible work schedule. Plus, the more hours you work, the more meaningful prizes you can unlock with Respect the Craft — our recognition program specially designed to help tradespeople grow and thrive in their careers. If you have expertise operating excavators and backhoes for foundation and footing work, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate backhoes and excavators to dig footings for foundation work.
  • Work efficiently and safely to meet project timelines.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy and precision in excavation tasks.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience operating heavy equipment, specifically excavators and backhoes.
  • Familiarity with foundation excavation and construction processes.
  • Commitment to safety and attention to detail.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a high-profile project building a hotel foundation.
  • Competitive pay and opportunities for growth.
  • Work with a dedicated and professional team in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS:

Have at least 5 years of commercial experience with heavy equipment
Able to read blueprints a plus
Able to work all required hours and days
Reliable transportation
Able to work in all types of weather conditions

The hourly rate for this position is $24 - $28/hour. This range is a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.

In addition to monetary compensation, we offer a competitive benefits package which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity. More information can be found by visiting flimp.live/TrueBlueAssociates. Other compensations include referral bonuses opportunities. Learn more at https://skilled.peopleready.com/referral/.

PeopleReady Skilled Trades is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.

TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com or 1.800.610.8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

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PeopleReady Skilled Trades is a specialized division of PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI). Since 1987, we have connected tradespeople and work across a wide range of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, solar installations and more. Whether you need a single tradesperson or require a coordinated effort to dispatch skilled workers across multiple projects, we ensure you have the right people with the right tools, on-site and on time.