Construction Technician (COPE, SC, US, 29038)

Dominion Energy; Cope (SC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with matches

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking a skilled operator to run heavy equipment for landfill operations. You will handle bulldozers, track hoes, graders, loaders, and more, ensuring safe, compliant performance daily.

You will train and supervise team members, coordinate with maintenance staff and external contractors, and assess equipment needs while maintaining schedules and safety standards across sites.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of directly related experience in heavy equipment operations

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (bulldozer, track hoe, motor grader, frontend loader, compactor, backhoe)
• Train and supervise other employees in equipment operation
• Coordinate maintenance with site maintenance and contractors
• Assess equipment needs and schedule maintenance
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Interpersonal communication

Training others

Contract management

Scheduling

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

Job Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of heavy equipment to support landfill operations. Serves as subject matter expert by understanding all regulatory and environmental permit requirements. Operates all heavy equipment associated with the landfill including bulldozer, track hoe, motor grader, frond end loader, compactor and rubber-tired backhoe. Trains and oversees other employee in the operation of equipment, assigns and review work, provide constructive feedback. Coordinate the maintenance needs of heavy equipment with site maintenance and off-site contractors. Assess equipment needs, schedule maintenance appointments. Performs ground maintenance, ditch maintenance, tree and heavy brush control. Responsible for notifying management of any non-compliance issues in the landfill that conflict with regulatory, permit or plant requirements from an environmental and safety perspective. Research non-compliance issues to determine cause and proper guidelines for compliance, develop sound business solutions and takes appropriate actions to successfully resolve issues.

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:

• 2+ years of directly related experience in heavy equipment operations or related field
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills in person, by phone and in writing; must be able to demonstrate ability to influence, coach, mentor and train others;
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member;
• Ability to collaborate with plant maintenance and outside contractors to resolve maintenance issues
• Must be able to manage contracts and contractors; must have strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and scheduling skills; must have time management and organization skills;
• Must have strong computer skills in Microsoft Office,
• Must have technical knowledge and demonstrated skills to do detailed inspections; must be able to read and interpret complex regulations and assess impact to company operations,
• Must have strong knowledge and skills of maintenance operations;
• Must have ability to demonstrate ability to assess situations and develop sound business solutions to successfully resolve issues quickly, safely and effectively.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma/GED

Working Conditions

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Requires prolonged use of a computer keyboard and scanner. Exposure to high-voltage electricity. May require working unscheduled overtime and weekends and/or holidays to complete projects or meet deadlines. May require occasional travel and overnight stays. May be exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to, flammable gases and liquids, toxins, pesticides, corrosives and petroleum products. (For more specific chemical information, consult chemical inventories and materials safety data sheets.) Must work in a hazardous environment.

Test Description

No testing required.

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

What You'll Get

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

$65500 - $85000

The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.

Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits,

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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