OPERATOR - EXCAVATOR

United Infrastructure Group; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Salaries

Generous Performance Bonuses

Robust Subsistence Allowances

Comprehensive Health Plans withMedical

Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing

Significant Paid Time Off

Life and Disability Insurance

Training, Education, Certification, &

Qualification Assistance

Job summary

United Infrastructure Group is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in South Carolina to operate backhoes, track hoes, bulldozers, loaders, and dump trucks on construction projects. The role emphasizes safety and efficiency on busy sites, with opportunities for professional development and competitive compensation.

The successful candidate will hold a CCO certification, have crane operation experience, and maintain a valid DOT physical.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CCO certification across TSS, TLL, and LBC.
• At least 3 years of crane operator experience preferred.
• Maintain a current DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean, safe jobsite.
• Operate power machinery by moving levers, pedals, and dials.
• Set up or inspect equipment before operation.
• Understand digging plans, machine capabilities, and safe procedures.
• Follow hand signals and grade stakes for accurate work.
• Receive and interpret instructions for material movement or excavation.
• Move materials around the site as needed.
• Create or maintain inclines or ramps on site.
• Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts.
• Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites.
• Complete additional duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

CCO Certification

Crane operator experience

DOT physical

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator – Job Description

Operate heavy equipment including, but not limited to: Backhoe, Track hoe, Bulldozer, Loader, Dump Truck.

Benefits

United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 101+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization. Our comprehensive benefits package is custom designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Comprehensive Health Plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance

Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

Brief Description

Heavy Equipment Operator– Job Description

Operate heavy equipment including, but not limited to: Backhoe, Track hoe, Bulldozer, Loader, Dump Truck.

Benefits

United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 101+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization. Our comprehensive benefits package is custom designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Comprehensive Health Plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions
• Significant Paid Time Off
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance

Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Follow safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery.
• Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
• Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
• Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
• Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site.
• Create or maintain inclines or ramps.
• Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, or bucket teeth.
• Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites.
• Complete all additional duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Must hold a valid TSS, TLL, and LBC CCO Certification.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a crane operator, preferred.
• Maintain DOT physical.
• Maintain working knowledge of load charts, hand signals, and state, and federal DOT laws.
• Must be able to work independently, prioritize daily work assignments, and communicate with all team members.
• Be able to coordinate the movements of hand and feet according to visual signals and directions.
• Have a complete knowledge of crane and rigging signals.
• Know the emergency response procedures for mobile crane operations.
• Must follow policies and procedures and support UIG's Mission.

REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:

• 18 years of Age
• Able to pass a Drug Test
• Legally eligible to work in the US
• Additional Requirements for Craftworkers:
• Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every workday (driver's license not required).
• Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools).
• May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities).

UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER