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Branscome

End-to-end paving and construction

Heavy Equipment Operator

Full-TimePosted on 10/14/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Richmond, VA, USA
In Person
Building Trades

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma is preferred.
  • Three to five years of experience operating various heavy equipment is preferred.
  • A valid driver's license is preferred.
  • The ability to understand GPS grade control is preferred.
  • Knowledge of grades is preferred.
  • Willingness to work nights and weekends.
Responsibilities
  • Operate heavy industrial equipment such as dozers, excavators, and backhoes to move and level materials such as dirt and gravel.
  • Monitor activity within the site.
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures.
  • Spread dirt in the fill area.
  • Clear and grub the area being worked.
  • Perform fine and rough grade operations.
  • Run a fill area.
  • Read slope stakes.
  • Cut slopes to job specifications, including slope type, ditch cut depths, and fill section heights.
  • Direct trucks and equipment where to off-load, stock, or spread material loads.
  • Dress and clean up the job at completion.
  • Water, oil, grease, and service equipment, and make normal operating adjustments.
  • Operate equipment in a safe and consistent manner.
  • Perform other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

About the company

Branscome is a vertically integrated heavy highway and general contracting firm in the Mid-Atlantic that manages the full construction process from design and site work to material supply and project completion. It designs, builds, and supplies asphalt, aggregates, sand, borrow, and ready-mix concrete, and operates its own asphalt plants with an on-site lab to create custom mixes. The company stands out by controlling multiple project stages in-house—materials production, construction services, and quality testing—and by offering proprietary products like FiberMat, with a focus on recycled asphalt and concrete in production. Its goal is to deliver reliable, comprehensive infrastructure solutions for public and private clients and to grow as a major regional contractor under Adams Construction Company.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • Branscome finished Cape Charles and Cheriton trail segments ahead of schedule in 2026.
  • Branscome's website says plants run daily and cover asphalt from Richmond to Virginia Coast.
  • Branscome won Chincoteague's $42,000 paving award in June 2026, reinforcing local incumbency.

What critics are saying

  • Branscome sued Chesterfield County for nearly $20 million over 2025-2026 road projects.
  • A September 2027 jury trial threatens collections, margins, and future Virginia public-work bids.
  • OSHA trackers show 265 workers, a C TCR 3.1, and 52 injuries through 2026.

What makes Branscome unique

  • Six Virginia and one Maryland asphalt plants give Branscome regional supply control.
  • VDOT awarded Branscome the $3.9 million Eastern Shore Rail Trail job in February 2025.
  • Deepwater plant remains Richmond's only hot-mix producer, strengthening pricing and logistics.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Professional Development Budget