Heavy Equipment Operator – Grading & Earthworks

Obsolete Site; Jackson (SC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Government in South Carolina seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator to handle heavy machinery for grading, backfilling, and earth-moving tasks across varied terrain. The role requires meticulous reporting, adherence to safety rules, and reliable maintenance of equipment.

Responsibilities include operating motor graders to maintain roads and firebreaks, and performing routine inspections. The position emphasizes field work in diverse weather and rugged conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy gasoline or diesel-powered engineering equipment.
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License prior to employment.
• Ability to complete trip reports and operator maintenance and follow regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and construction equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth.
• Move earth on steep slopes, graded curves and shoulders, rocky or soft ground, hilly forests, and other surfaces.
• Operate close to buildings, trees, drop-offs, rocks, or other obstructions on all types of terrain.
• Complete trip reports/forms and perform operator maintenance.
• Maintain road and firebreak with motor grader equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL Class A

Safety compliance

Job description

U.S. Government in South Carolina seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator to handle heavy machinery for grading, backfilling, and earth-moving tasks across varied terrain. The role requires meticulous reporting, adherence to safety rules, and reliable maintenance of equipment.

Responsibilities include operating motor graders to maintain roads and firebreaks, and performing routine inspections. The position emphasizes field work in diverse weather and rugged conditions.