Heavy Equipment Operator III – OP0120

Sanders Brothers Construction is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator III to support their Charleston area sitework grading projects.   Sanders Brothers has successfully supported customers throughout the state for more than 50 years.  The Heavy Equipment Operator III will be critical to our continued support of our customers in the Charleston area.  

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Heavy Equipment Operator III will be responsible for operating heavy earth moving equipment in support of company grading and site operations.  

  • Construct/grade new roads, building pads and water retention ponds to proper slope and grade specifications.
  • Operate equipment efficiently to maintain production goals.
  • May be required to perform job requirements with little supervision.
  • General housekeeping and maintenance checks of equipment including reporting usage/utilization hours on a daily basis or as directed by supervisor.
  • The use of a shovel to move material will be necessary.
  • Working in varying weather conditions.
  • Keep company work site clean and orderly, informing management of any safety concerns.
  • Comply with all SBCC policies, procedures and safety requirements.
  • Perform any other general duties as specified.
  • Responsibility to report to job site directed by supervisor.

 Qualifications and Education Requirements:

  • Dozer: able to grade +/- .10 ft by traditional control, set up GPS and manually offset grade point, grade swales between building pads or rear drainage, lock slope on GPS and calibrate GPS.
  • Excavator: Able to strip, subgrade, pull pond slopes, cut & fill areas to +/- .10 ft of required.  Ability to safely and productively load trucks.
  • Ability to recognize and perform what’s needed to finish dress a jobsite.
  • Ability to train and preform all requirements of an operator II, operator I, laborer II, and laborer I.
  • Must obtain a negative drug test result prior to hire and maintain throughout term of employment.
  • Proficient meeting site fine grade requirements with multiple types of equipment.
  • Proficient and building retention ponds to required slopes.
  • Capable of set up and programming GPS devices on equipment and rover.
  • Must meet SBCC's employment standards with regards to background checks.
  • Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 40 pounds of force regularly to move objects.
  • Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds.
  • Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Flexible availability to include overtime, nights, and weekends.
  • Work environments will vary making it necessary to tolerate weather conditions, such as rain and extreme temperatures. Employees may be exposed to dust, dirt, varying temperatures, loud noises, etc.
  • Personnel Management skill
  • Understanding blueprints/job design
  • Ability to design/set grades to accomplish goals off of provided surveyed staking and also bench marks.
  • All candidates must pass background prescreen and pre-employment drug test.

  Preferred skills:

  • Ability to Fine grade with a motor grader to +/- 0.025’ of required grade.
  • Driver’s license preferred.
  • High school diploma/GED preferred.

  Benefits:

Sanders Brothers Construction provides employees with outstanding benefits which include: Medical, Vision, Dental, Vacation & Holiday Pay, 401K, and potential financial incentives through Profit Sharing and Bonuses.

About Us:
Sanders Brothers Construction is a fully bonded, license and insured general contractor of street & road construction, and asphalt manufacturing.  Founded in the early 60’s, we continue to pride our company on the principles that laid the initial foundation for success: hard work, customer satisfaction and quality products and service.

Sanders Brothers Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. “EEO is the Law” www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
It is the policy of this company to assure that applicants are employed without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age or disability.

 

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