Company Description Chemung Contracting Corporation is part of the Dalrymple Companies, a fourth-generation family-owned group specializing in heavy and highway construction and construction materials. Founded in 1902 in Elmira, NY, the organization has grown from a small gravel supply operation into a multi-state civil construction business. Chemung Contracting Corp. delivers major highway, bridge, airport, and dam projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. The group’s subsidiaries mine, crush, and sell state-approved aggregates and manufacture hot mix asphalt at multiple quarry and distribution locations. Team members join a long-established company with a strong reputation for quality work and dependable infrastructure solutions.

Role Description: The Operator role at Chemung Contracting Corporation is a full-time, on-site position based in Gainesville, VA. The Operator will safely operate a loader at our asphalt plant in Gainesville, VA. Daily responsibilities include performing equipment pre-trip inspections, monitoring material movement, following site plans and directions from supervisors, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. The role also involves adhering to all safety policies and assisting with routine equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in operating heavy construction equipment (e.g., loaders) and ability to follow equipment operating procedures.
• Strong safety awareness, including adherence to OSHA standards, use of PPE, and safe work practices around active construction and traffic.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for conducting equipment inspections, identifying issues, and assisting with minor maintenance or repairs.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with forepersons, drivers, and crew members.
• Physical ability to work outdoors in diverse weather, stand for extended periods, and lift or move materials as required.