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Superior Skilled Trades

Heavy Equipment Operator

Pay: $20–$28/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Cayce, SC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/7/2026

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What they do

An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.

$54,933 / year median in South Carolina

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Heavy Equipment Operator Superior Skilled Trades - 5.0 Cayce, SC Job Details Full-time | Contract $20 - $28 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Heavy equipment operation Safety regulations Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Driver's License Blueprint dimension interpretation Safety equipment GPS receivers Full Job Description Superior Skilled Trades is seeking Heavy Equipment Operators for civil and grading projects in the South Carolina area for immediate hire. (GPS Dozer and Excavator) This position

REQUIRES

the ability to travel to multiple different sites all across SC.

PAY:

$20-$28/hour

PER DIEM

$105/day for sites 72+ miles from home

HOURS:

7:00am -4:00pm

START DATE

ASAP

DURATION

Temp-to-Perm Job Description:

Must have a minimum of 4 years experience operating a GPS Dozer, Excavator, or Loader Operate dozers and excavators on mining and commercial job sites Trench digging Grading Finish work Labor as needed Operating dozers and excavators for grading, excavating, and site preparation. Reading and interpreting blueprints and grade stakes. Performing routine maintenance on equipment. Adhering to safety regulations and procedures. Fine grading and rough grading. Working with GPS guided equipment.

Requirements:

MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL TO DIFFERENT SITES IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS SC

Proven experience operating dozers and excavators. Ability to read and understand grade stakes and blueprints. Knowledge of safety procedures. Valid driver's license. Experience with GPS systems Willingness to help with labor work as needed Must be able to travel to various sites across South Carolina Additional requirements : Must be eligible to work in the United States Must have reliable transportation to the job site Position requires the use of PPE, including: Steel-Toe work boots, safety vest, hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves. Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening

WE ARE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER!

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): What pieces of equipment do you operate?

Experience:

Heavy equipment operation: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person