Heavy Equipment Operator- Augusta GA

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating a variety of heavy machinery used in construction, excavation, and site development projects. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety and efficiency.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, loaders, haul trucks, scrapers and rollers.
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance of equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Monitor and report equipment malfunctions or safety hazards.
• Follow site plans and instructions from site supervisors to complete tasks accurately and on schedule.
• Ensure compliance with quality and environmental regulations.
• Safely load and unload materials and equipment.
• Collaborate with site supervisors and other team members to ensure smooth operations.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Essential Requirements:

• Must be willing and able to travel out of town, and/or out of state to work on job sites.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Align with our company core values of Better Every Day, Mindful in Everything, Humble Hearts/Open Hands and Everyone Matters.
• Must have good work ethics: Be on time, work hard and willing to learn.
• Must be able to pay high degree of attention to safety and promote a safe work environment.
• Possesses keen observation skills; pays attention to and remembers work related instructions, demonstrations, and procedures.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GPS or automated control systems on equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maps, and site plans.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary – Paid Weekly
• Medical Health Insurance Benefits after 30 days
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance Programs
• 401k after 6 months of service plus company match
• Corporate Giving Match
• Vacation/Paid Time Off after 120-day probationary period
• Equal Opportunity Employer