Heavy Equipment Operator - Columbia, SC
About The Position
Blythe Development is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely and effectively operate construction equipment on active jobsites. Equipment may include front-end loaders, trackhoes, bulldozers, GPS dozers, rollers, off-road trucks, mini excavators, excavators, and skid steers. The role supports construction crews in meeting project schedules and may include additional duties based on project needs. Blythe Development is a licensed general contractor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in site development, road construction, and golf course construction across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The company is 100% employee-owned and has more than 900 employees.
Requirements
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry 50+ pounds.
- Ability to work safely and effectively in a team-oriented construction environment.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of heavy equipment operator experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Safely enter and exit heavy machinery while maintaining three points of contact.
- Operate heavy equipment with awareness of jobsite surroundings and proper multi-limb coordination.
- Follow heavy equipment safety practices and operating procedures.
- Inspect and perform daily equipment maintenance to support safe, reliable operation.
- Work as part of a construction crew and follow the foreman's instructions to help meet project schedules.
- Follow traffic control instructions and all company safety policies and procedures.
- Adapt to changes in work schedules, project locations, and shift times.
- Perform additional duties based on project needs.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental insurance programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
