Location
Sumter, SC | United States
Job description
The future is in YOUR hands!
Looking for a skilled heavy equipment operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and graders. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining equipment, performing routine maintenance and repairs, following safety protocols, and communicating with supervisors and fellow workers. The candidate should be a team player, have good communication skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Description:
Heavy Equipment Operation:
o Ability to operate excavator well
o Ability to operate bulldozer well
o Ability to operate motor grader well (N/A for pipe crew operators)
o Ability to operate support equipment well (including front end loader, rubber tire backhoe, mini-excavator, skid steer, off road truck, roller, etc.)
o Knowledge of GPS equipment including machine control & GPS rover
o Operates equipment efficiently – meets or exceeds bid production
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Minimum Training and Experience:
o Minimum 3+ years of construction experience or combination of education and experience is preferred.
o Knowledge of principals, methods and standards of the designated trade’s area.
o Experience in the use and methods of tools and equipment commonly employed with the trade.
o Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
o Performs work in accordance with standards and specifications.
Safety:
o Support and comply with company Health, Safety & Environmental Program, Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace, and Harassment Free Work
o Set yourself as an example and practice workplace safety; use all personal protective equipment required for the job.
o Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
o Inspect the worksite daily to insure a safe work environment.
o Identify possible hazards with work tasks, tools, and work area - both above and below ground.
o Confirm that all underground utilities have been located each day.
o Report all accidents and incidents to project foreman and superintendent (regardless of how minor) as soon as possible
o Responsible for accessible, clean & organized work site
Experience Level:
Expert Level
We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Job tags
Salary
$16 - $20 per hour
