Equipment Operator

Palmetto Corp; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto Corp is seeking an Equipment Operator to perform hands-on operation of a range of heavy machinery on project sites. You will manually load/offload trucks and use hand tools as related to the project.

Periodically you may act as a lead worker and must follow safety regulations, wear protective gear, and communicate clearly with the crew. The job requires travel between sites and varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment with mechanical skill.
• Follow oral and written instructions and safety rules.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines such as scrapers, bulldozers, loaders, and backup equipment.
• Assist in loading/unloading trucks and use hand tools as needed.
• Lead on a limited basis and report mechanical issues for repairs.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Mechanical troubleshooting

Job description

Proven Quality Construction
Career Opportunities.

Position Description

Job Summary: An equipment operator performs the hands-on aspect of using equipment and applying mechanical skill sets to operate a variety of machinery. These machines may include: scrapers, bulldozers, motor graders, front-end loaders, backhoes, paving machines, rollers, broom tractors, transfer vehicles, trackhoes, and off-road dump trucks.

Assignment to this position presumes the operation of such equipment as a regular assignment. Operators may assist in loading and unloading of trucks and using hand tools as related to the project.

May function as a lead worker, on a limited basis.

Essential Functions, skills and abilities:

• Perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance tasks.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices.
• Follow safety regulations and remove and minimize potential hazards.
• Perform routine maintenance and ensure any needed repairs are made.
• Report complex mechanical problems for shop repairs.

Position Requirements

Working Conditions:

• Must travel from site to site.
• Exposure to Dust
• Work in inclement weather conditions.

Physical Condition:

• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities such as: heavy lifting and climbing, operating motorized equipment and vehicles, work in confined spaces, work at heights, work around heavy construction equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PALMETTO CORP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is PALMETTO CORP’s policy to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age or disability. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity. All current employees are encouraged to refer minority and women recruits for employment whenever hiring opportunities are available.