Heavy Equipment Operator

Job ID: 516286

Cleland Site Prep, has been servicing the Low Country of South Carolina and Georgia since 1970. Our impressive team of project managers, engineers, estimators, superintendents, and foreman has the knowledge and skills to provide clients with consistent, quality work. Cleland has been instrumental in developing the Hilton Head Island and the surrounding areas. Our crews are supplied with the tools to get the job done right, whether we are clearing, demolishing, paving, or providing any of our wide range of services. We want you to advance your career by joining the team that delivers quality results every time! As a Cleland Site Prep employee, you'll have the leadership and resources to make a difference- while enjoying CRH benefits such as healthcare and paid holidays.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Position Overview

This is a highly skilled position involving the operation of heavy equipment on road, site or highway construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must possess a solid understanding of all aspects of the construction industry including preparatory work, grades, drainage, job specifications, oil consistencies, compaction and other details related to grading
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment

• Attitude/cooperation: always maintaining courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers and public.

• High school degree or equivalent is preferred but not required
• Must have proven experience.
• Must be able to pass field test.

• Physical ability to operate equipment under temperature extremes and for extended hours of time. Normal shifts are 8-12 hours
• May oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to the equipment
• Ability to operate or initiative to learn to operate other equipment required
• Ability to be flexible with last-minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes.
• Ability to follow instructions and practice safety standards per Company Safety Policy requirements
• Ability to adhere to PPE (personal protective equipment) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition as supplied by company
• Requires riding to and from job sites. If operating company vehicle, employee must meet Company Driver Qualification Standard.

• Ability to understand grades and elevations in site work.

• Following motions may be required: climbing, sitting, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, driving, pushing, pulling, vibration, twisting, kneeling, throwing, reaching
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
• Must be able to adapt and work in extreme weather temperatures
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs for repetitious lifting while using proper lifting techniques.

• Ability to work in various weather conditions.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion