Equipment Operator – Hydraulic Excavators, Skid Loader, Dozer - Greenville

Cable Services Company; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package: Health, Life, 0

Dental

Job summary

Cable Services Company in Greenville, SC is seeking an Equipment Operator to run Hydraulic Excavators, Skid Steer Loader, and Dozer for underground utility projects. You will inspect equipment, set up, and support trenching and conduit placement with attention to safety and efficiency.

You'll read engineering plans, locate utilities, and work with the crew to complete digs, backfills, and restoration. Travel may be required; a Class A CDL is preferred and the role offers full benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering/construction prints, plans, and specifications.
• Possess general knowledge of construction practices.
• Ability to work in environments with varying noise levels and outdoors in different weather conditions.
• Ability to travel and lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Willing to work 5-7 days a week and long hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment securely.
• Transport tools and materials safely.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Operate equipment to place underground utilities with crew.
• Locate existing utilities and verify them per blueprints.
• Dig pits, trenches, or potholes as required.
• Restore disturbed areas post-work.
• Complete company documentation (timesheets, logs, reports).
• Adhere to safety policies and work safely.

Skills

Read blueprints

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

Class A CDL

Job description

Equipment Operator – Hydraulic Excavators, Skid Loader, Dozer - Greenville

Greenville, United States

This position performs tasks required for the operation of hydraulic excavation equipment for the construction/upgrade of underground utilities, including communications conduit, gas, water, sewer, electric, and more.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment in a manner that is secure and damage-free
• Transport associated tools, materials, and/or equipment safely
• Complete a daily inspection of equipment prior to commencing work
• In conjunction with the crew, operate the equipment to assist in placing underground utilities
• Operate equipment in accordance with company and industry standards
• Responsible for locating existing underground utilities and verifying them according to blueprints
• Identify utilities in the construction area and bore path
• Connect/stub-up conduit and wire, as required
• Dig pits, trenches, or potholes as required, including windows when crossing utilities
• Restore and/or landscape disturbed areas of the jobsite
• Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment (i.e., timesheet, vehicle log, expense report)
• Adhere to all established company safety policies and perform work in a safe manner
• Perform other duties as assigned to help the team complete a project

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret engineering/construction prints, plans, and specifications
• Knowledge of utility depths and placements
• Possess general knowledge of construction practices
• Ability to work in various environments/settings with moderate to loud noise levels
• Ability to work in trenches, excavations, and manholes
• Must have attention to detail and be thorough in completing work tasks
• Ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively within a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work 5-7 days a week, 10+ hours a day when necessary
• Willing to work outside in varying weather conditions

Preferred Education and Experience

• One year of experience operating a directional bore drill
• Previous rock boring experience
• One year of Hydraulic Excavators, Skid Loader, and Dozer experience
• Class A CDL

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to travel out of town with occasional overnight stays to assigned projects
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds on an occasional basis
• Pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background screen
• Complete and pass a DOT Physical

Physical Demands

This position typically requires balancing, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, hearing, and talking.

Working Conditions

The employee will be exposed to varying weather conditions as they will be driving in all types of conditions.

Travel

This position may require travel, which could include traveling to projects in different cities and overnight stays.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please note that only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered for this position. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.

Requirements

Please note that only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered for this position. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.

• Full Benefits Package: Health, Life, Dental, and Vision