Wheel Loader Operator Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. As a leading supplier of wholesale goods for green industry professionals, we have a long history of serving those who design, build, and maintain outdoor spaces – from lawns and gardens to golf courses, sport fields and more. We pride ourselves on knowing our customers and their business better than anyone else and providing them with a one-stop shop of extensive inventory covering irrigation, lighting, turf and landscape maintenance, hardscapes, nursery, and pest control supplies.

At SiteOne, we are passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience and will stop at nothing to help our customers win. We know that our associates are the key to this success, and our commitment to the SiteOne DNA and support for our associates through development programs, benefits, and perks align with our vision to "Be a Great Place to Work for Our Associates". We foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. With over 700 locations and exciting expansion ahead, now is the perfect time to join SiteOne and grow Stronger Together™!

As part of our dedicated team, the Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and effectively operating heavy equipment to load, offload or transport landscape supplies such as mulch, topsoil, soil amendments, and raw materials. The Equipment Operator performs assigned tasks while maintaining situational awareness and a level of proficiency that minimizes the risk of personal injury or property damage.

What you’ll do:

• Operate all assigned equipment such as (but not limited to): front-end loaders, skid steers, track loaders, articulating loaders, rubber tire wheel loaders, and excavators, in a safe and proficient manner in accordance with company’s policies, procedures, and directives.
• Clean and maintain equipment as scheduled and/or required.
• Advise branch leadership of any requirements for equipment maintenance and/or repairs.
• Assist with other duties assigned by management. Such duties may include (but are not limited to): receiving materials, inventory, order processing/fulfillment, and other general labor tasks.

• Experience operating equipment such as front-end loaders, skid steers, track loaders, articulating loaders, rubber tire wheel loaders, and/or excavators, strongly preferred
• Knowledge of proper safety and maintenance protocols of the equipment aforementioned
• Must be able to frequently lift 50 pounds or more
• Must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, snow, rain, etc.
• Experience in the landscape, hardscape, forestry, nursery, or irrigation industry is a plus
• Ability to read and write to record daily logs and maintain daily equipment checklists
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Compensation & Benefits
SiteOne offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being of our associates. Benefits for benefit-eligible associates may include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• DailyPay available!
• 401k with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Lucrative Associate Referral Program
• Company Apparel and Work Boot Vouchers
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Paid Training and Business Certifications Available
• Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Product Discounts
• Most Branches never work Sundays!

What This Job Description Covers
The information contained here is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. They may vary from position to position.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment.
All employment decisions at SiteOne—including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination—will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.
Avoiding Recruiting Scams
Your safety matters to us. To make sure you’re interacting with a real SiteOne hiring team member, here’s how to protect yourself from recruiting scams:

• We will never ask for payment, sensitive personal information, ID documents over email, messaging apps, or text.
• All open positions will be posted on our official careers page: careers.siteone.com
• Any email you receive will be sent from a @siteone.com email address.
• If you receive outreach that seems unusual, please contact Recruiting@siteone.com to confirm.

Compensation Transparency
Starting pay will depend on factors such as location and experience and will always meet or exceed applicable state and local minimum wage laws.

• Experience operating equipment such as front-end loaders, skid steers, track loaders, articulating loaders, rubber tire wheel loaders, and/or excavators, strongly preferred
• Knowledge of proper safety and maintenance protocols of the equipment aforementioned
• Must be able to frequently lift 50 pounds or more
• Must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, snow, rain, etc.
• Experience in the landscape, hardscape, forestry, nursery, or irrigation industry is a plus
• Ability to read and write to record daily logs and maintain daily equipment checklists
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age or older