OPERATOR - EXCAVATOR

Kids for the Future; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Bonuses

Subsistence allowances

Health plan (medical, dental, vision)

401k with match

Life and disability insurance

Training assistance

Job summary

United Infrastructure Group is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator in the Charleston, SC area. Responsibilities include operating backhoes, bulldozers, loaders, and cranes per plans and safety rules.

The role requires a valid TSS, TLL, and LBC CCO certification with at least 3 years crane operating experience and DOT physical. Candidates must pass drug tests and be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Crane operator

Rigging signals

Load charts knowledge

Team communication

Independent worker

Tools

DOT physical

Job description

• Job Category CON OPS CRAFT
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

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

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.

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 haveown 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 does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms

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