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CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
Equipment Operator I, II, or III
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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
Job Description
Job Description Description We are looking for qualified operators to join our team! We offer competitive salary, a great benefit package, four day workweek (rain or shine), and training and advancement opportunities! This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of light, medium, and/or heavy-sized construction equipment to include routine servicing, preventative maintenance, and possible assistance in repair of assigned equipment. Tasks include but are not limited to maintenance and construction of Charleston County open and closed stormwater drainage systems, and street and sidewalks. Starting salary is based upon experience and other job specific qualifications as well as demonstrated skill level.
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I HIRING HOURLYRANGE
$22.53- $23.
OPERATOR II HIRING HOURLY RANGE
$23.91- $24.
OPERATOR III HIRING HOURLY RANGE
$25.36- $26.
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- APPLICATION
REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Minimum Qualifications Requires high school diploma (or GED) supplemented by a minimum one year to four years of work experience in the operation of medium, heavy, and complex construction equipment required for different operator position levels.- Equipment Operator I
- have some minor equipment operation experience and a good understanding of how machinery operates Loader and farm tractor operators a plus. Self-motivated and a strong desire to learn new equipment skills.
- Equipment Operator II
- proficient on at least two of the following pieces of heavy equipment: backhoe, excavator, motorgrader, dozer, and able to operate the remaining pieces to include loader and farm tractor at an intermediate skill level. Self-motivated and a strong desire to learn new equipment skills.
- Equipment Operator III
- proficient on at least three of the following pieces of heavy equipment: backhoe, excavator, motorgrader, dozer, and able to operate the remaining pieces to include loader and farm tractor at an intermediate skill level.
- as applicable) Optional Deferred Compensation Program Longevity and Merit Pay Increases Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training Employee Assistance Program Employee Well-being Program For more information, visit our benefits page .