Heavy Equipment Operator — Outdoor Mulch Yard

GardenCore; Pageland (SC); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

GardenCore is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, knuckle booms, bulldozers, wheel loaders, and all-terrain forklifts in its rugged 50+ acre outdoor facility. The role involves moving bulk material across a manufacturing site while following safety policies.

You will perform routine maintenance, inspect equipment, and document daily reports, with required 2+ years of experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment/front-end loader
• Able to work safely in a busy mulch yard with precision
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• Able to read/write in English and understand numerical values
• Physically able to lift up to 65 lbs and endure outdoor conditions
• Able to work in dusty, hot and/or cold environments
• Able to sit for extended periods and climb into cab heights
• Team-oriented with independent thinking

Responsibilities

• Observe equipment operation to detect malfunctions
• Read job specifications to determine adjustments and material requirements
• Perform routine maintenance, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning
• Inspect and complete equipment reports daily
• Able to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver the operator equipment
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

English literacy

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GardenCore is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, knuckle booms, bulldozers, wheel loaders, and all-terrain forklifts in its rugged 50+ acre outdoor facility. The role involves moving bulk material across a manufacturing site while following safety policies.

You will perform routine maintenance, inspect equipment, and document daily reports, with required 2+ years of experience and a high school diploma.