Articulated Dump Truck Operator — Heavy Civil Construction

Sequoia Services; Kershaw (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sequoia Services is seeking a full-time, safety-conscious worker to operate articulated dump trucks and perform general labor to support project operations in Kershaw, South Carolina. The role emphasizes strong safety practices, physical capability, and teamwork on active job sites.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in construction and 6 months operating an articulated dump truck, with a willingness to obtain required certifications and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of construction experience.
• At least 6 months of articulated dump truck operating experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction site safety practices.
• Ability to obtain required certifications and training.
• Ability to meet physical fitness and fit-for-duty requirements.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in training opportunities.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
• Prepares work by studying and clarifying instructions and diagrams; calculating requirements; gathering supplies.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, position or move loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
• Safely move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials using articulated dump trucks.
• Accomplishes operations and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• This position is also responsible for tasks involving physical labor at construction sites and assisting other workers
• Employees may operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments.
• Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones with appropriate training provided.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials with appropriate training provided.
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes
• Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
• They may also clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble other waste materials
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools while distributing them to the appropriate locations

Skills

Construction experience

Articulated dump truck operation

Site safety practices

Certifications & training

Fitness & fit-for-duty

Teamwork & safety focus

Job description

Sequoia Services is seeking a full-time, safety-conscious worker to operate articulated dump trucks and perform general labor to support project operations in Kershaw, South Carolina. The role emphasizes strong safety practices, physical capability, and teamwork on active job sites.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in construction and 6 months operating an articulated dump truck, with a willingness to obtain required certifications and training.