Heavy Equipment Operator - Columbia, SC

Blythe Development Co; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

PTO (Paid time off)

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

Job summary

Blythe Development Co is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for on-site work on projects across the Carolinas. The role focuses on safely operating front-end loaders, trackhoes, bulldozers, GPS dozers, rollers, off-road trucks, and other equipment on active job sites, with attention to jobsite awareness and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include daily equipment inspections, performing routine maintenance, and collaborating with the crew to meet project schedules.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of heavy equipment operator experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry 50+ pounds.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a team-oriented construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely enter and exit heavy machinery while maintaining three points of contact.
• Operate heavy equipment with awareness of jobsite surroundings and proper multi-limb coordination.
• Follow heavy equipment safety practices and operating procedures.
• Inspect and perform daily equipment maintenance to support safe, reliable operation.
• Work as part of a construction crew and follow the foreman's instructions to help meet project schedules.
• Follow traffic control instructions and all company safety policies and procedures.
• Adapt to changes in work schedules, project locations, and shift times.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Job description

Blythe Development, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a licensed general contractor specializing in site development, road construction, and golf course construction across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. We are 100% employee-owned.

Founded in 1989 by Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe, Blythe Development performs clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete paving, retaining walls, culverts, bridges, stone base, and asphalt paving. Blythe Brothers Asphalt Company provides our asphalt services. With more than 900 employees, we self-perform 80% of site groundwork, giving us greater control over safety, quality, schedules, and costs.

Job Overview

The Heavy Equipment Operator safely and effectively operates construction equipment on active jobsites. Equipment may include front-end loaders, trackhoes, bulldozers, GPS dozers, rollers, off-road trucks, mini excavators, excavators, and skid steers. Additional duties may be assigned based on project needs.

What You'll Do

• Safely enter and exit heavy machinery while maintaining three points of contact.
• Operate heavy equipment with awareness of jobsite surroundings and proper multi-limb coordination.
• Follow heavy equipment safety practices and operating procedures.
• Inspect and perform daily equipment maintenance to support safe, reliable operation.
• Work as part of a construction crew and follow the foreman's instructions to help meet project schedules.
• Follow traffic control instructions and all company safety policies and procedures.
• Adapt to changes in work schedules, project locations, and shift times.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry 50+ pounds.
• Two or more years of heavy equipment operator experience preferred.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a team-oriented construction environment.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental insurance programs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug-Free Workplace