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

Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Richland, South Carolina involve operating and maintaining heavy machinery at construction sites. Responsibilities include digging trenches, grading land, and lifting heavy materials. A valid driver's license and experience in operating equipment such as bulldozers and excavators are typically required for these positions. Below you can find different Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator positions in Richland, South Carolina.

Jobs in Richland

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.

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Heavy Equipment Operator

OpSource Staffing
Richland, SC

Position published 05/07/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
EO

Equipment Operator I

Richland County Government
Richland, SC

Position published 05/06/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operator – Hammer

Vulcan Materials
Richland, SC

Position published 05/06/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
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Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator – Utility Construction

Push [Montreal]
Richland, SC

Position published 04/30/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
EO

Equipment Operator III

Richland County Recreation Commission
Richland, SC

Position published 04/25/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
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Asphalt Roller Operator – Columbia, SC

Upstone Materials
Richland, SC

Position published 04/25/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
AR

Asphalt Roller Operator – Columbia, SC

Colas
Richland, SC

Position published 04/24/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
AR

Asphalt Roller Operator – Columbia, SC

Colas
Richland, SC

Position published 04/24/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operator

Superior Skilled Trades
Richland, SC

Position published 04/22/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operators

Express Employment Professionals
Richland, SC

Position published 04/18/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operator

Express Employment Professionals
Richland, SC

Position published 04/18/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operators

Express Employment Professionals
Richland, SC

Position published 04/18/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
UH

Utility Heavy Equipment Operator & Excavator

Gregory Electric
Richland, SC

Position published 04/17/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
UH

Utility Heavy Equipment Operator & Excavator

Gregory Electric
Richland, SC

Position published 04/17/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
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Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer

Unclassified
Richland, SC

Position published 04/15/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill

Waste Management
Richland, SC

Position published 04/15/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
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Erosion Control / Heavy Equipment Operator

Unclassified
Richland, SC

Position published 04/14/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
EC

Erosion Control / Heavy Equipment Operator

Unclassified
Richland, SC

Position published 04/14/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
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Overhead Crane Installer

Engineered Systems
Richland, SC

Position published 04/08/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
OC

Overhead Crane Installer

Engineered Systems
Richland, SC

Position published 04/08/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
EO

Equipment Operator

C.R Jackson
Richland, SC

Position published 04/07/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
EO

Equipment Operator

C.R Jackson
Richland, SC

Position published 04/07/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operator

Power Labor USA
Richland, SC

Position published 04/05/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
EO

Equipment Operator III

Richland County Government
Richland, SC

Position published 04/04/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HO

Hydrovac Operator

Badger Infrastructure Solutions LTD.
Richland, SC

Position published 03/08/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HO

Hydrovac Operator

Badger Daylighting
Richland, SC

Position published 03/08/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HO

Hydrovac Operator

Badger Daylighting
Richland, SC

Position published 03/07/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment Operators (GPS Dozer & Excavator) Needed!

Superior Skilled Trades
Richland, SC

Position published 03/05/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment – Hammer Operator

Vulcan Materials
Richland, SC

Position published 03/04/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HE

Heavy Equipment – Hammer Operator

Vulcan Materials
Richland, SC

Position published 03/04/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
AP

Adjunct Professor – Heavy Equipment Operator

Midlands Technical College
Richland, SC

Position published 03/01/2025
JobPart TimeOnsite
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Loader Operator

Walsh Construction Co.
Richland, SC

Position published 02/26/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
AR

Asphalt Roller Operator – Columbia, SC

Colas
Richland, SC

Position published 02/11/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
HD

Horizontal Directional Drilling/ Missile Crews

Higher Horizons
Richland, SC

Position published 02/06/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
PL

Pit Loader Operator

Martin Marietta
Richland, SC

Position published 02/06/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite
EO

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, LEAD (SECOND SHIFT)

Unclassified
Richland, SC

Position published 02/04/2025
JobFull TimeOnsite

Latest Jobs in Richland

Salary Information & Job Trends In this Region

Operating Engineers / Heavy Equipment Operators in Richland, South Carolina are essential for construction and infrastructure projects. - Entry-level Heavy Equipment Operator salaries range from $35,000 to $45,000 per year - Mid-career Heavy Equipment Technician salaries range from $48,000 to $58,000 per year - Senior Equipment Manager salaries range from $60,000 to $75,000 per year Richland’s history with heavy equipment operations can be traced back to its agricultural roots and the development of its infrastructure in the 20th century. As the region grew, so did the need for skilled operators to handle complex machinery. Over the decades, the role of Operating Engineers in Richland has evolved significantly. Initially focused on basic construction and agricultural tasks, the job now encompasses advanced technological machinery and systems, requiring higher levels of skill and training. Current trends in the field include the increasing use of technology such as GPS and drone surveillance for site management, the adoption of more environmentally friendly practices, and a growing emphasis on safety and efficiency in operations.

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