Heavy Equipment Operator - Local Projects, Bonuses

The Contractor Consultants; Abbeville (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Year-end bonuses

Bi-weekly pay

Retirement savings program

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Company events

Annual trips

Employee prizes

Work-life balance

Apprenticeship/mentorship

Job summary

Palmetto Site Construction in Abbeville, SC is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support Field Operations by operating dozers, excavators, and skid steers on residential, commercial, and industrial sitework projects.

In this full-time, on-site role you will follow site plans, perform routine maintenance, and collaborate with foremen to keep projects on schedule while maintaining a clean, safe job site and contributing to bonus programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating dozers, excavators, and skid steers.
• Ability to understand job site instructions and work independently or with a crew.
• Safety-first mindset and familiarity with basic construction site protocols.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment including dozers, excavators, and skid steers
• Assist with site preparation, grading, trenching, backfilling, and other essential construction tasks
• Follow site plans and directions from foremen and supervisors
• Conduct daily maintenance checks and report any equipment issues
• Support the team with general labor when not operating machinery
• Maintain a clean and safe job site at all times

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Independence

Safety-first mindset

Team player

Job description

Palmetto Site Construction in Abbeville, SC is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support Field Operations by operating dozers, excavators, and skid steers on residential, commercial, and industrial sitework projects.

In this full-time, on-site role you will follow site plans, perform routine maintenance, and collaborate with foremen to keep projects on schedule while maintaining a clean, safe job site and contributing to bonus programs.