**Description** **Tradesmen International** is immediately hiring experienced **Equipment Operators** for projects located in and around **Midlothian, VA** . This is a first shift opportunity with a pay range of **up to $23/hour** based on experience and skill level. If you are an Equipment Operator eager to demonstrate your knowledge and skills while learning new ones, this is your chance to advance in your career! **Job Scope:** + Operate an excavator to complete foundation and site work. + Review blueprints and grade stakes; coordinate with surveyors to ensure accuracy. + Prepare site by removing topsoil, vegetation, debris, and old structures. + Excavate to specified depth, width, and slope for footings, basements, or slabs. + Maintain precision so excavation meets engineering specifications. + Load trucks with excavated soil for removal or stockpiling. + Separate usable fill from waste material. + Dig trenches for water, sewer, electrical, and drainage lines to code. + Coordinate with carpenters and concrete crews to ensure timely project flow. + Shape sidewalls to prevent cave-ins; bench, slope, or shore as required. + Backfill around walls after concrete cures and rough grade surrounding area. + Maintain safe operation and distance from workers, structures, and utilities. **Requirements:** + Must have prior experience in commercial foundation excavation. + Ability to read blueprints and follow grade stakes accurately. + Skilled in excavation precision and safety practices. + Standard PPE **Company Details** Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: + Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked + Vacation Pay + Health insurance + 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan Find our app **, TradeGig** , in the App store to see opportunities, set notifications and click to express interest! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website. (http://www.tradesmeninternational.com) **Recruiter Name** Alany Rodriguez **Location** US-VA-MIDLOTHIAN **Posted Date** _3 days ago_ _(8/22/2025 10:39 AM)_ **_Req ID_** _2025-363041_ **_Category_** _Equipment - Operator_ **_Travel_** _No_ **_Location_** _US-VA-MIDLOTHIAN_