Heavy Equipment Operator

Thompson Construction Group; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company seeks experienced equipment operators for power construction activities in Sumter, SC. Candidates will operate backhoes, bulldozers, and other machinery while ensuring safety and efficiency on site. Applicants must have at least 3 years of experience and reside locally due to no Per Diem availability. The role requires adherence to OSHA regulations, lifting capabilities, and potential CDL licensure. The company values a commitment to maintaining equipment and your safety in various working conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field.
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate various power construction equipment safely and timely.
• Inspect equipment daily to ensure safe operation before use.
• Maintain equipment using grease gun and oil can.

Skills

Ability to read, write and communicate clearly

Basic math skills for load weights

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Experience with heavy machinery

Job description

Operate several types of power construction equipment, to excavate, lift, move, and grade earth, fill materials, machines, products or supplies, erect structural and reinforcing steel, and pour concrete or other hard surface paving materials and do so in a safe and timely manner with the highest quality possible. Looking for candidates local to Sumter, SC as there is no Per Diem available.

Responsibilities

Light Equipment Operators

• Backhoe
• Bobcat
• Compactor (towed)
• Elevator
• Farm tractor
• Forklift (smooth surface, battery or propane powered, stand-up or sit-down)
• Hand truck
• Scissor Lift
• Power Boom
• Water Wagon
• Tow, drive, move and load or off-load material for construction purposes

Medium Equipment Operators

• Bulldozer (less than D-6)
• Forklift (rough terrain)
• Front-End loader (rubber tire, less than 1 yard bucket)
• Must be knowledgeable in OSHA regulations regarding excavation methods and practices, swing barricades and back up alarms
• Excavation equipment operators must have ability to read survey stakes for alignment and grading
• Drott operators must be able to verify load weights, understand standard hand signals, operate within equipment manufacturers specified limits and be able to read and interpret load charts

Heavy Equipment Operators

• Batch plant
• Backhoe (Track)
• Bulldozer (D-6 and above)
• Drum Hoist (Exclusive of air electric tugger)
• Front-End loader (Track and rubber tire; one yard bucket and above)
• Motor Grader
• Scraper
• Excavate, move and grade earth for construction purposes
• May direct workers engaged in placing blocks and outriggers on cranes
• Must be knowledgeable in OSHA regulations excavation methods and practices, swing barricades and back up alarms
• Excavation equipment operators must have ability to read survey stakes for alignment and grading

All Equipment Operators – Duties and responsibilities include:

• Move hand levers, adjust hand wheels and depress pedals to drive machines and control attachments such as trailers
• May maintain equipment using grease gun and oil can and inspect tires and fluid levels
• Fasten attachments; connect hydraulic hoses, belts and linkages
• May maintain radio contact with supervisor
• Inspect equipment on a daily basis to ensure safe operation before use
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field
• May require a CDL, Class A or B
• May require annual physical examination
• May be necessary to pass certification prior to operating some equipment
• Truck operators may be required to have valid state motor vehicle operator’s license
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor
• Utilize basic math to calculate load weights and balance points
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements

Accessibility

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at

Phone: [phone]

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.