Heavy Equipment Operators

O.L. Thompson Construction Co Inc., Thompson Trucking Co., Inc.; Thompson Equipment Maintenance Inc.; North Charleston (SC); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

EAP

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit Sharing

Vacation and Holidays

Safety Bonus Awards

Zusammenfassung

O.L. Thompson Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for site construction in the Charleston metro area. The role involves operating rollers, excavators, dozers, and loaders in varied weather, with GPS experience encouraged. Only experienced operators need apply.

Requirements include 2+ years of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license with a clean background, and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug test. MSHA training may be provided as needed.

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years of heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Experience on rollers, excavators, dozers, loaders; GPS preferred.
• Driver's license and clean background are required.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions; overtime may be required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test; MSHA training may be provided.

Aufgaben

• Operate heavy equipment such as rollers, excavators, dozers, and loaders.
• Load dump trucks safely and efficiently using excavators.
• Inspect equipment daily and maintain safety protocols.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and site procedures.
• Work in the tri-county region with occasional evenings and weekends.

Kenntnisse

Heavy equipment operation

GPS experience

English proficiency

Tools

GPS guidance systems

Jobbeschreibung

O.L. Thompson Construction Co., Inc.

Job Title: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR FOR SITE CONSTRUCTION

Location: Charleston Metro, Tri-County Region (Dorchester, Berkeley, Charleston Counties)

Job Description:

This full-time position will operate heavy equipment which may include rollers, excavators, dozers, front end loaders and other equipment for our construction company. This may include extreme temperatures. Fine grade operators with GPS experience are encouraged to apply. Only experienced operators need apply. We also operate dirt pits and source operators from this continuous posting.

General Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older to operator Heavy Equipment or drive for the company.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather and conditions which may include, rain, heat, cold, mud, dirt, dust, humidity, loud environments, and extreme temperatures. Weather may alter your work schedule.
• Must bring and wear personal protective gear daily as specified site by site which may include hard hat, glasses, safety vest, ear plugs which will be provided by the company.
• You must provide and wear our own long pants, work rated boot and at least a 4-inch sleeve or longer.
• Must be able to reliably get to and from the jobsites on time every day in the tri-county area.
• Must be able to following verbal and written instructions in English.
• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends and overtime as needed or when required.
• Must be able to perform repetitive heavy manual labor which may include but not limited to standing for long periods of time, sitting for long periods of time, climbing, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling, lifting heavy items repeatedly.
• Must be safety conscious and aware of your surroundings.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and ongoing quarterly testing.
• Some positions require background checks and clean driving records (as specified).
• All new hires will be on a 90-day probation.

Specific Requirements:

• Experienced operation of heavy equipment, preferably 2 years or more.
• Experienced operators on 2 or more types of heavy equipment, such as rollers, excavator, dozer, front end loader, and motor grader preferably with GPS.
• May construct and grade roads, building pads, ponds, slopes to specifications with accuracy to meet productions goals.
• Must pre-inspect your equipment, keep paperwork for safety and usage hours daily.
• May be exposed to vehicular traffic, caution and awareness are essential.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and safety requirements.
• The use of shovel may be necessary as an operator.
• Should have a driver's license, REAL ID and have a clean background.
• Perform any other general duties as directed and other construction duties not yet described.
• Will load dump trucks in a timely, efficient and safe manner using an excavator typically. Only experienced operators will be considered due to high volume demand/work load.
• MSHA training may be required for all dirt pit employees and will be provided.
• May smooth out construction roads in and out of the dirt pits or construction site.

Typical Hours:

hours may vary but typical construction is 7:00 am-5:00 pm

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• EAP
• Vision
• 401K with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Vacation and Holidays
• Safety Bonus Awards

Pay is based on experience.

About O.L. Thompson Construction Co., Inc.

Founded in 1948, O.L. Thompson Construction Co., Inc. has served as one of the tri-county area’s premier site-work construction firms. Our main emphasis is in the area of site development, material handling, and transportation; our current scope of work includes demolition, clearing, grubbing, excavation, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, potable water, concrete, curbing, asphalt paving, and material recycling & processing. We have the capabilities to perform a turnkey operation in the area of site development. For more information, please visit our website at OLTC.com.