General Operator

Garney Construction

The Role

Overview

Operate heavy equipment for construction tasks in Suffolk, VA.

Key Responsibilities

  • equipment operation
  • machine maintenance

Tasks

-Operate heavy equipment safely as part of a crew. -Perform Operator-level maintenance on the machine.

Requirements

  • underground utilities
  • backfilling
  • equipment ops
  • overtime
  • 5+ years
  • travel

What You Bring

-Ideal Candidate- Experience in underground utilities/wastewater Industry. Fluent in backfilling, compacting, setting trench boxes and general pipeline work. -Firm knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance. -Must be willing to work overtime as required. -(5 or more) years of construction experience operating. -Understand safe working loads and signals. -Willing to travel.

Benefits

-Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -Paid holidays -Paid time off -Bonus program -Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) -Long-term disability -Health, dental, and life insurance -401K Retirement plan

The Company

About Garney Construction

-Transitioned to 100% employee ownership by 1995, fueling growth through shared stakes and commitment. -Grew via acquisitions (Grimm in 2001, Encore in 2012) to expand regional footprint and capabilities. -Self-performs complex projects: pipelines up to 156″, water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and large concrete tanks. -Specializes in marine infrastructure, heavy civil work, site development and turnkey waterworks. -Now ranked top in national ENR standings for water transmission, supply, sanitary/storm sewers, and treatment facilities. -Adopts cutting-edge tech such as excavator-mounted live-dig radar to minimize utility strikes and boost safety. -Revenue reached approximately $2 billion, powered by innovative delivery methods like CMAR, design-build and P3.

Sector Specialisms

Water Transmission Lines

Water Supply

Sanitary & Storm Sewers

Wastewater Treatment

Water Treatment & Desalination Plants

Water and Wastewater Pipelines

Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Pumping Stations

Water Storage Tanks

Industrial/Heavy Civil Projects

Security Clearance

-background screening and drug‑free workplace required.