Find & Apply For Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs In Charleston, South Carolina

Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Charleston, South Carolina involve operating and maintaining heavy machinery on construction sites. These professionals ensure equipment is used safely and efficiently to complete projects on time. Job duties include operating excavators, bulldozers, and cranes to move materials and earth. Operators must have proper certification and experience. Below you can find different Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator positions in Charleston, South Carolina.

Jobs in Charleston

Browse jobs from a variety of sources below, sorted with the most recently published, nearest to the top. Click the title to view more information and apply online.

OP

Operator

Unclassified
Charleston, SC

Position published 06/23/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
SY

Scrap Yard Worker

Jec
Charleston, SC

Position published 06/20/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HH

Hiring Heavy Equipment Operators Within Site Work

Aerotek
Charleston, SC

Position published 06/18/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HH

Hiring Heavy Equipment Operators Within Site Work

Aerotek
Charleston, SC

Position published 06/17/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
EO

Equipment operator

Unclassified
Charleston, SC

Position published 06/13/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
LH

Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

Aerotek
Charleston, SC

Position published 06/13/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
EH

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator

Thomas Kane & Company
Charleston, SC

Position published 06/12/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
EO

Excavator Operators & Underground Dry Utility Foremen

Infinity Contractors
Charleston, SC

Position published 06/12/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
PE

Pipe Excavator Operator

Thomas Kane & Company
Charleston, SC

Position published 06/12/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
LO

Loader Operator

Copart
Charleston, SC

Position published 06/12/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

EquipmentShare
Charleston, SC

Position published 06/11/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operator

Aerotek
Charleston, SC

Position published 05/23/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operator – EO0525

Sanders Brothers Construction Company
Charleston, SC

Position published 05/22/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
SS

Skid Steer Operator (Construction/Landscaping)- Charleston, SC

Unclassified
Charleston, SC

Position published 05/06/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operator

Palmetto Tractor Services
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/25/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
EO

Equipment Operator

Gillmann Services
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/25/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
EO

Equipment Operator

Gillmann Services
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/25/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operator

Palmetto Tractor Services
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/25/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
GO

General Operator

Garney Construction
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/23/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
EO

Excavator Operator- Plant

Garney Construction
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/23/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operator – Clearing Specialist

Phillips & Jordan
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/21/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operator

Kanaan Communications
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/17/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
BT

Bridge Tender

Velociti Services
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/17/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
BT

Bridge Tender

Velociti Services
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/17/2025
JobPart TimeOnsite
UH

Utility Heavy Equipment Operator & Excavator

Gregory Electric
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/17/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
BT

Bridge Tender at Ben Sawyer Bridge

Velociti Services
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/17/2025
JobPart TimeOnsite
EO

Equipment Operator

Kinder Morgan
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/11/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operator

Aerotek
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/11/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operator

Aerotek
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/11/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operator

Aerotek
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/11/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operator (North Charleston

Aerotek
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/11/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
EO

Equipment Operator

Truluck Roadway Services
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/10/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operator

Aerotek
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/10/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operator II – 4 Day Work Week

James Island Public Service District
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/08/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/08/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/08/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HO

Hydrovac Operator

Badger Infrastructure Solutions LTD.
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/07/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operator

Intracoastal Construction
Charleston, SC

Position published 04/03/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
FG

Fine Grade Dozer Operator

Aerotek
Charleston, SC

Position published 03/31/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operators

Sea Island Land Development
Charleston, SC

Position published 03/31/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite

Latest Jobs in Charleston

Salary Information & Job Trends In this Region

Operating Engineers / Heavy Equipment Operators in Charleston, South Carolina operate and maintain heavy machinery to support construction projects and infrastructure development. - Entry-level Equipment Operator salaries range from $30,000 to $40,000 per year - Mid-career Operating Engineer salaries range from $40,000 to $55,000 per year - Senior-level Heavy Equipment Operator salaries range from $55,000 to $75,000 per year The history of Operating Engineers / Heavy Equipment Operators in Charleston, South Carolina dates back to the early days of industrialization, where skilled workers operated machinery to support building projects and mining operations. Over time, the role of Operating Engineers has evolved to include a wider range of equipment and technologies, from bulldozers and cranes to advanced GPS systems and automated machinery, reflecting the advancements in the construction industry. Current trends in the Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator field in Charleston, South Carolina include a focus on safety training and certification, sustainable construction practices, and the integration of digital technologies for more efficient project management and equipment operation.

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