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Excavator Operator for Small Business

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Practical GreenTech

Piedmont, SC (In Person)

$66,560 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/19/2026

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Small team, stable hours, large growth potential. Good for someone who enjoys operating and maintaining heavy equipment. 40 hour work week, no overtime. Practical GreenTech is a small family business supplying top soil, fill, and rock to regional builders, road crews, and landscapers. We are looking for an experienced operator to can keep the equipment busy and well-maintained. This role is for someone who can run large excavators safely and efficiently, can perform basic maintenance and repairs, and understands grading and site flow. We're not looking for a full-time mechanic, but you need to know how to troubleshoot, and most of all, you need to know how to prevent damage to the equipment . If that sounds like you , make sure to include the word "
PRODUCTIVE
" in the response or cover letter section of your application. Daily Responsibilities Operate and maintain heavy equipment, including a Komatsu
PC360-LC
Excavator, Komatsu WA250 Wheel Loader, and Revolver RT508 Trommel Screener Screen and stockpile topsoil and fill dirt Load trucks and trailers safely and efficiently Perform grading and leveling work as directed (rough grade, not GPS) Conduct daily inspections, greasing, and basic mechanical maintenance Diagnose and perform equipment repairs Keep the yard organized, safe, and navigable Work independently on production goals while coordinating with the team on special projects as needed Requirements Ideal background includes quarry, mining, millwright, industrial plant maintenance, grading, stripping, rock crushing Strong familiarity with heavy equipment maintenance and repair Strong mechanical aptitude Comfortable working independently and making decisions in the field Takes pride in your work Reliable, consistent, and safety-minded Strong personal integrity and respect for others High School Diploma Work Environment This is 100% outdoor work. If you don't enjoy working outside and running machines all day, this won't be a good fit. We are a small crew that operates on trust and accountability . When we hire the right person, we give them room to work, and we expect consistency and professionalism in return. This is not a short-term churn role. Compensation Hourly, 40 hour weeks Periodic bonuses tied to productivity, safety, and profitability Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance 401k matching after 1 year If you're an experienced operator who takes pride in your work and wants to be part of a steady, professional, family-oriented business, we'd love to hear from you. Remember to include "
PRODUCTIVE
" in your application.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$30.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Describe a time when a piece of equipment wasn't working right. What symptoms did you notice, how did you diagnose the problem, and what was the fix?
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Large Excavator:
3 years (Required)
Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Repair:
2 years (Required)
Work Location:
In person