Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

Bridges Staffing; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits in 30 days

401k with 6% match

Generous PTO & Sick Leave

Fast track to foreman

401k with 6% match

Fast track to foreman

Hourly pay for all employees and OT

Job summary

A leading civil sitework company in Charleston, SC, is seeking experienced heavy equipment operators for permanent positions. Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience operating Excavators and Bulldozers, with a focus on producing high-quality work. The company offers generous benefits, including healthcare, 401k match, and substantial PTO. This role features a fast track to a foreman position and includes competitive hourly pay with ample overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience operating an Excavator.
• 3-5 years of experience operating a Bulldozer.
• Experience with GPS systems is a plus.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Fine grade with a dozer to a 10th.
• Comfortable laying storm drain with an excavator.
• Background check and drug screen.
• Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for civil sitework projects.
• Fine grade with a dozer to a 10th.
• Lay storm drain using an excavator.

Skills

Excavator operation

Bulldozer operation

GPS operation

Site work experience

Mechanical inclination

Storm drain excavation

Tools

GPS experience

Job description

Overview

Attention earth-moving fine-grade heavy equipment operators living in the Charleston, SC, area!!! We have several lead operator openings for a large civil sitework company, and the positions are full-time and permanent and will usher you quickly into a foreman role, if you are production ready. No travel and no per diem. Generous overtime, large annual bonuses, and a company that appreciates your valuable skills with career opportunities!

Requirements

• 3-5 years of seat time on an Excavator.
• 3-5 years of seat time on a Bulldozer.
• GPS experience is a plus.
• Site work experience.
• mechanically inclined.
• fine grade with a dozer to a 10th.
• comfortable laying storm drain with an excavator.
• Background Check.
• Drug Screen.
• Driver's License.

What is in it for you?

• Healthcare benefits offered in 30 days!
• Upward mobility that has been proven and time-tested!
• Competitive starting pay!
• Tons of PTO & Sick Leave to start!
• 401k with 6% match!
• Fast track to foreman!
• Hourly pay for all, including the Superintendents at this company, and lots of OT potential!

If you love playing in the dirt and you want to make a successful career doing so, this company is for you!