Excavator Operator

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC

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Lorton, VA Strasburg, VA Until 9/26/2026 First posted July 28, 2026 Last posted July 28, 2026
Job description

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.

About this role

Summary

Operate heavy machinery, perform maintenance, follow safety protocols, support construction projects.

Job title

Excavator Operator

Experience level

none

Industry

construction

Location requirements

On-site in Virginia, no remote work allowed.

Salary

$26k–$42k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

heavy equipment GPS/UTS (preferred)

Preferred skills

GPS/UTS

Specializations

heavy equipmentexcavators loadersdozersmotor graders
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lorton, VA, USA

On-site City

Strasburg, VA 22657, USA

On-site City

Fairfax, VA, USA

On-site City

Spotsylvania County, VA, USA

On-site Place