Excavator Operator
- Location26011S1 - Construction of the Route 7 and Route 690 Interchange; Strasburg, VA; Bristow, VA; Fairfax, VA +1 more
- Work typeNot stated
- Salary22 to 35 USD an hour
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted5 November 2026
- SourceShirley's careers page (Workday)
Live checkFirst seen 19 h ago; still listed on Shirley's careers page 2 h ago.
Posted beforeRoleFinder first saw this role on 3 October 2026, 33 days before this listing. Reposts are often real openings that took long to fill.
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Check my fitAbout the role
Shirley prides itself on attracting, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. We hire ambitious and dedicated professionals to fill positions at all levels of our organization.
Qualifications:
- Experience running heavy equipment (an onsite try-out will be conducted)
- GPS/UTS experience, preferred
- Work in outdoor environments in all seasons
- Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening
Responsibilities:
- Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, dozers and motor graders.
- Perform general maintenance including greasing, checking fluid levels, and cleaning of tracks.
- Daily cleaning of equipment.
- Report deficiencies to foreman immediately.
- Must be willing to perform manual labor related tasks to support projects.
- Ensure the company’s health and safety culture, policies and requirements are met.
- Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customer and co-workers.
Job Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Location: Various Jobsites
Working Hours: Start varies between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM. Overtime, nights and weekends may be required.
Benefits: Competitive salary, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with Company Match and Company Contribution, and Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
Applicants must be 18 years of age and currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.
For this role the base hourly range is $22.00-$35.00 per hour. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Shirley Contracting (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Shirley Contracting promotes a drug-free workplace.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
For more information on Equal Opportunity, you may visit this link.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.
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