Heavy Equipment Operator – Loader Specialist (CAT 930 & CAT 963) Location: Front Royal, VA Position Type: Direct Placement (Full-Time, Permanent) Primary Fleet: CAT 930 Rubber-Tire Loaders & CAT 963 Track Loaders Keep the Jobsite Moving – Master Wheels & Tracks! Are you a skilled heavy equipment operator who knows how to keep production rolling? We are hiring a Loader Operator for direct placement on high-activity civil construction and earthwork sites in Front Royal, VA. In this role, you’ll be at the center of site activity—operating both agile rubber-tired loaders (CAT 930) and heavy-duty track loaders (CAT 963) to handle material transport, loading trucks, feeding utility crews, and rough grading. Key Responsibilities • Dual-Machine Operation: Efficiently operate CAT 930 wheel loaders for fast material transport and CAT 963 track loaders for tough terrain, heavy digging, and rough grade work. • Material & Stockpile Management: Load haul trucks, build and manage stockpiles, move pipe/aggregates, and supply active utility and earthwork crews. • Site Preparation: Assist with backfilling, clearing site debris, smoothing haul roads, and setting up work zones. • Daily Inspections: Perform pre-trip and post-trip fluid checks, grease daily wear points, and report maintenance needs to keep iron running smoothly. • Crew Safety & Communication: Work closely with site leads, truck drivers, and ground crews to maintain seamless, zero-incident site operations. Candidate Requirements • Experience: 2+ years of experience operating heavy wheel loaders, track loaders, or heavy earthmoving equipment. • Driver's License: Valid Driver's License required. • Equipment Knowledge: Hands-on experience with CAT equipment (specifically CAT 930 wheel loaders and/or CAT 963 track loaders preferred). • Work Ethic & Safety: Strong jobsite hazard awareness, excellent communication, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.