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Blythe Construction

OPERATOR - EXCAVATOR

West Columbia, SC · On-site

$20.50 - $27/hr

You will be involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of highway, heavy civil, and ... Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and ...

Morrison

Operator - Excavator

Houma, LA · On-site

PURPOSE The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of heavy machinery used in construction, such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, and loaders. This role involves ensuring ...

Morrison Energy

Operator - Excavator

Houma, LA · On-site

PURPOSE The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of heavy machinery used in construction, such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, and loaders. This role involves ensuring ...

U.S. Army

Heavy Machine Operator

Bridgeport, WV · On-site

Clear, grub, strip, excavate, backfill, stockpile and push scraper with tractor crawler. * Cut and spread fill material with scraper. * Transport heavy construction equipment with a tractor-trailer ...

Morrison Energy

Operator - Excavator

Houma, LA · On-site

PURPOSE The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of heavy machinery used in construction, such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, and loaders. This role involves ensuring ...

ZTEX Construction

Heavy Machine Operator

El Paso, TX · On-site

Job Purpose and Function Heavy Equipment Operators, under general supervision, operate various equipment including graders, excavators, backhoes, blades, compactors, scrapers, front end loaders ...

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OPERATOR - EXCAVATOR

West Columbia, SC • On-site

Blythe Construction
Construction • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$20.50 - $27/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Blythe Construction rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

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Job description

Description
United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 100+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.
Our comprehensive benefits package is custom designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:
  • Highly Competitive Salaries
  • Generous Performance Bonuses
  • Robust Subsistence Allowances
  • Comprehensive Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
  • Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions up to 4% of compensation
  • Significant Paid Time Off
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance
Note: Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.
Role Overview: Excator Operator
As an Excavator Operator at UIG, your primary function is to operate an excavator efficiently and safely on construction sites. You will be involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of highway, heavy civil, and building structures. In addition to operating the excavator, you will assist with various duties around the job site as needed.
Typical Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Operates an Excavator to complete tasks such as digging, excavating, and move and/or transport materials such as dirt, rocks, and other types of aggregate
  • Must have knowledge of operating procedures as it pertains to loading and unloading materials
  • May oil, grease, service, and make normal maintenance adjustments on equipment; perform daily safety and maintenance checks; complete paperwork and other documentation as needed
  • May perform other related duties as required
  • Performing maintenance checks, implementing safety measures, handling inventories, repairing and maintaining equipment, and removing debris.
  • Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
  • Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
  • Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
  • Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
  • Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site.
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:
  • 3-5 Years Operating Experience Preferred
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs; may be required to work in adverse weather conditions
  • Requires the ability to comply with all safety policies and procedures; communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure projects are completed properly
  • Possess a strong work ethic and desire to learn
  • Requires good manual dexterity; may be standing, bending, kneeling or sitting for long periods
  • Must have experience with operating Heavy Equipment.
  • Controlling operations of equipment or systems
  • Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of bridges another structure such as highways and roads.
  • Must follow policies and procedures and support UIG's mission.
REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:
  • 18 years of Age
  • Able to pass a Drug Test
  • Legally Eligible to Work in the US
  • Open to working different shifts if needed by the project
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from jobsite every workday (driver's license preferred)
  • Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools)
  • Willingness to travel for project requirements (multi-state opportunities)

Please contact us at http://uig.net/main/careers or email: Recruiting@uig.net for assistance with applying.
UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER

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