Off-Road Truck Driver / Laborer

Sequoia Services•Kershaw, SC

About The Position

Sequoia Services is a privately owned heavy civil and environmental contractor serving the power generation, mining, industrial, commercial, and water resources industries. The company emphasizes employee safety and a rewarding work environment. This full-time position safely operates articulated dump trucks and performs general construction labor to support project operations. The role requires construction experience, a strong commitment to safety, and the ability to assist with a variety of site-related tasks. The position is based in Kershaw, South Carolina. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to new-hire and random drug testing. Background checks are performed at hire; criminal convictions are not an automatic bar to employment.

Requirements

At least 2 years of construction experience.
At least 6 months of articulated dump truck operating experience.
Strong knowledge of construction site safety practices.
Ability to obtain required certifications and training.
Ability to meet physical fitness and fit-for-duty requirements.
Dependable, team-oriented, and safety-focused.

Responsibilities

Operate articulated dump trucks safely to move dirt, rocks, equipment, and other materials.
Perform general physical labor at construction sites and assist other workers.
Follow safety standards, procedures, and legal requirements to maintain a safe work environment.
Keep equipment operating by following instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and calling for repairs.
Participate in training opportunities to update job knowledge.
Avoid hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
Prepare work by reviewing and clarifying instructions and diagrams, calculating requirements, and gathering supplies.
Coordinate machine actions with other activities and position or move loads in response to crew members’ hand or audio signals.
Complete related duties as needed to support project operations.
Operate hand and power tools and other equipment, which may include air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, and surveying and measuring equipment.
Control traffic near or around work zones after receiving appropriate training.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate the alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials after receiving appropriate training.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact or level earth using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Set braces to support excavation sides, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble and other waste materials as needed.
Load, unload, identify, and distribute building materials, machinery, or tools to appropriate locations.