Heavy Equipment Operator - EO0826

Sanders Brothers Construction Co. Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Vacation & Holiday Pay

401K

Profit Sharing and Bonuses

Job summary

Sanders Brothers Construction Co. Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support grading projects around Charleston. You will operate dozers, excavators, and graders to shape sites to required grades and build roads, pads, and ponds.

Requirements include 1–2 years of heavy equipment experience, the ability to pass a drug test, and the stamina to work outdoors in various weather. A high school diploma is preferred; travel within the tri-county area may be required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of heavy earth moving equipment operation experience.
• Experience operating two or more pieces of earth moving equipment (dozer, grader, etc.).
• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Must obtain a negative drug test result prior to hire and maintain throughout term.
• Must meet SBCC's employment standards with regards to background checks.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods and tolerate varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Operates one or more types of heavy equipment to prepare undeveloped job sites to meet grades.
• Construct/grade roads, building pads and ponds to slope and grade specs.
• Operate equipment efficiently to maintain production goals.
• Perform housekeeping and maintenance checks; report usage hours daily.
• Use a shovel to move material as needed.
• Work in the tri-county area and in varying weather conditions.
• Keep site clean and inform management of safety concerns.
• Comply with SBCC policies and safety requirements.
• Perform any other general duties as specified.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

GPS device programming

Site development experience

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

GPS installed devices

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator - EO0826

Sanders Brothers Construction is currently seeking Heavy Equipment Operators to support their Charleston area grading projects. Sanders Brothers has successfully supported customers throughout the state for more than 50 years. The Heavy Equipment Operator will be critical to our continued support of our customers in the Charleston area.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Operates one or more types of heavy equipment such as dozer, trackhoe/excavator, or motor grader to prepare undeveloped job sites to meet job required grades.
• Construct/grade new roads, building pads and water retention ponds to proper slope and grade specifications.
• Operate equipment efficiently to maintain production goals.
• General housekeeping and maintenance checks of equipment including reporting usage/utilization hours on a daily basis or as directed by supervisor.
• The use of a shovel to move material will be necessary.
• Ability to work in the tri-county area.
• Working in varying weather conditions.
• Keep company work site clean and orderly, informing management of any safety concerns.
• Comply with all SBCC policies, procedures and safety requirements.
• Perform any other general duties as specified.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• 1-2 Years of heavy earth moving equipment operation experience.
• Experience operating two or more pieces of earth moving 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.
• Have the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Flexible availability to include overtime and possible weekends.
• Work environments will vary making it necessary to tolerate weather conditions, such as rain and extreme temperatures. Employees may be exposed to dust, dirt, varying temperatures, loud noises, etc.
• Must meet SBCC's standards with regards to the ability to pass required safety training.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience operating equipment during site development.
• Proficient and building retention ponds to required slopes.
• Capable of programming GPS installed devices.
• Experience fine grading with various types of equipment
• Valid Driver's license

Benefits:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Vacation & Holiday Pay
• 401K
• potential financial incentives through Profit Sharing and Bonuses