BRUCE & MERRILEES IS:350 Team Members Strong | 200 Annual Projects | 72 Years & Thriving50 Safe Work Awards | 6 Offices | 3 Generations | 1 FAMILY BUSINESS At Bruce & Merrilees, we are energized by a core commitment to safety. We put your safety first, so you go home from our family to yours always. Being a third-generation family-owned and operated company, our family culture keeps us grounded providing you with versatility where leaders illuminate career paths and opportunities to achieve your aspirations. You'll work alongside other bright, self-starters who strengthen the community and transform the world. And upon the completion of a project, you'll proudly look at what was created and know you've made a difference.Are You:Humble: A strong team player who works hard to make those around you succeed. Low ego. High integrity.Hungry: Driven, passionate, and optimistic. Strives to operate outside your comfort zone. Contributes to an environment where people want to come to work every day.Smart: Learns and adapts quickly. Communicates articulately and effectively. Situationally and emotionally astute. If you are interested in joining an ever-growing team with opportunities to advance and learn alongside accomplished business leaders, this is your next career step. When you join Bruce & Merrilees, you do more than simply switch companies to advance your career and invest in your future. You become part of the Bruce & Merrilees family. We are currently searching for a Heavy Equipment Operator to work within our Transportation division in Maryland/Virginia. In this role, you will be responsible for operating: Mini-Excavators, Rubber Tire Backhoes, Skid Steers, and Digger Derricks. The Work:Commit to safe work there is nothing more importantOperate heavy construction equipment safely and efficiently.Maintain equipment and job site to eliminate possible hazards.Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.Provide assistance to other crew members.Assist in job layout, checking grade, scheduling and ordering of materials.Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on equipment.Other duties as assignedHere's What You Need:Class A CDL a plus.Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasksJob requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations1-3 years of experience operating heavy construction equipment.Ability to read and follow design plans and specifications.Must be positive, and customer-service oriented.Ability to operate mini-excavators, skid steers, backhoes, and digger derricks.Bruce & Merrilees is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status. Our hiring process includes drug & alcohol screening, E-verify, driving record and background check. Bruce & Merrilees is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.