Bulldozer Operator

Shirley Contracting Company, Llc

The Role

Overview

Operate heavy equipment (dozers, excavators, loaders) on construction sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • general maintenance
  • safety compliance
  • customer relations
  • equipment cleaning
  • deficiency reporting
  • heavy equipment

Tasks

-Perform general maintenance including greasing, checking fluid levels, and cleaning of tracks -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 -Work in outdoor environments in all seasons -Daily cleaning of equipment -Report deficiencies to Foreman immediately -Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, dozers and motor graders

Requirements

  • physical screening
  • gps experience
  • manual labor
  • heavy equipment

What You Bring

-Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening -GPS/UTS experience, preferred -Must be willing to perform manual labor related tasks to support projects -Experience running heavy equipment (an onsite try-out will be conducted)

The Company

About Shirley Contracting Company, Llc

-Over five decades, it evolved into a powerhouse contractor known for major infrastructure projects like the ICC, I‑95 Springfield Interchange, Dulles Greenway widening, and sections of Fairfax County Parkway. -Specializing in design‑build, heavy civil, highway & bridge, utility infrastructure, site development, and public‑private partnerships, the firm self‑performs key phases to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. -Operating divisions such as Shirley Underground and Metro Earthworks help tailor services from utility relocations to earthworks and deep foundations. -Now part of the Clark Construction family, the company carries forward a legacy of innovation and regional impact with each project. -Unusual fact: the company’s name honors its roots in the “Shirley Highway” project, reflecting a history deeply tied to the area’s transportation evolution.

Sector Specialisms

Transportation

Heavy Civil Construction

Site Development

Highways

Bridges

Utility

Security Clearance

-must pass pre‑employment physical and drug screening.

Bulldozer Operator at Shirley Contracting Company, Llc in Richmond, VA