Grading & Site Development Heavy Equipment Operator

Sanders Brothers Construction Co. Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Vacation & Holiday Pay

401K

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Sanders Brothers Construction, Inc. seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to support Charleston area grading projects. The role involves operating dozers, excavators, and graders to prepare sites and build roads, pads, and retention ponds.

You will ensure production goals, perform maintenance checks, and work in varying weather conditions. Eligible candidates should have 1–2 years of heavy machinery experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass drug and background checks.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of heavy earthmoving equipment operation experience.
• Experience operating two or more pieces of earthmoving equipment (dozer, grader, etc...).
• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Must obtain a negative drug test result prior to hire and maintain throughout term of employment.
• Must meet SBCC's employment standards with regards to background checks.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Flexible availability to include overtime and possible weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment such as dozer, excavator, or motor grader to prepare undeveloped job sites to correct grades.
• Construct/grade roads, building pads and ponds to proper slopes and grades.
• Operate equipment to meet production goals.
• Perform daily maintenance checks and report usage hours as directed.
• Shovel use may be required to move material.
• Work in the tri-county area and in varying weather conditions.
• Keep work site clean and inform management of safety concerns.
• Perform other general duties as specified.

Skills

Site development experience

Retention pond grading

GPS device programming

Fine grading experience

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

GPS installed devices

Job description

Sanders Brothers Construction, Inc. seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to support Charleston area grading projects. The role involves operating dozers, excavators, and graders to prepare sites and build roads, pads, and retention ponds.

You will ensure production goals, perform maintenance checks, and work in varying weather conditions. Eligible candidates should have 1–2 years of heavy machinery experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass drug and background checks.