Heavy Equipment Operator — Grade, Load & Move Earth

Phillips Infrastructure; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Infrastructure is seeking a Construction Equipment Operator to operate dump trucks, bulldozers, loaders, graders, and excavators to excavate, move, grade and load earth for haul trucks.

The role requires following safety regulations, maintaining site safety, and coordinating with crew members. Candidates should have 2–3 years of relevant experience and the ability to pass operator qualification testing. This is a full-time on-site position in Columbia, SC.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two–three years verifiable experience operating construction equipment.
• Ability to follow safety regulations and instructions.
• Pass construction equipment operator qualification testing/observation.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow safety regulations.
• Take actions to avoid hazards or obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, or workers.
• Locate underground services prior to starting work.
• Monitor operations to meet health and safety standards.
• Adjust controls to operate attachments like blades, buckets, scrapers, or booms.
• Start engines and operate machines such as bulldozers and graders.
• Coordinate machine actions with crew signals.
• Load and move dirt, rocks, or equipment with trucks or loaders.
• Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure availability.
• Drive and maneuver equipment to distribute and level earth.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Phillips Infrastructure is seeking a Construction Equipment Operator to operate dump trucks, bulldozers, loaders, graders, and excavators to excavate, move, grade and load earth for haul trucks.

The role requires following safety regulations, maintaining site safety, and coordinating with crew members. Candidates should have 2–3 years of relevant experience and the ability to pass operator qualification testing. This is a full-time on-site position in Columbia, SC.