Heavy Equipment Operator: Grading & Site Prep

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

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.