Heavy Equipment Operator

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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.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
High school degree or equivalent is preferred but not required
Must have proven experience.
Must be able to pass field test.
Work Requirements:
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.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
Ability to understand grades and elevations in site work.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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.
Work Environment:
Ability to work in various weather conditions.
The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to mo

Employment type
Full Time