Heavy Equipment Operator

Thompson Construction Group Inc. 100 N Main St. Sumter, SC 29150

Thompson Construction Group Inc. Heavy Equipment Operator Newton, KS 67114

Operate several types of power construction equipment to excavate, lift, move, and grade earth, fill materials, machines, products, or supplies. Erect structural and reinforcing steel and pour concrete or other hard surface paving materials, and do so in a safe and timely manner with the highest quality possible. Looking for candidates local to Sumter, SC as there is no Per Diem available.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Light Equipment Operators: Operates several types of power construction equipment such as:

• Backhoe
• Bobcat
• Compactor (towed)
• Elevator
• Farm tractor
• Forklift (smooth surface, battery or propane powered, stand-up or sit-down)
• Hand truck
• Scissor Lift
• Power Boom
• Water Wagon
• Tow drive, move and load or off-load material for construction purposes.

• Medium Equipment Operators: Operates several types of equipment such as:

• Bulldozer (less than D-6)
• Compactor (self-propelled)
• Forklift (rough terrain)
• Front-End loader (rubber tire, less than 1 yard bucket)
• Truck (over 2 tons, dump, multi-axle) Must be knowledgeable in OSHA regulations regarding excavation methods and practices, swing barricades, and back up alarms. Excavation equipment operators must have the ability to read survey stakes for alignment and grading. Drott operators must be able to verify load weights, understand standard hand signals, operate within equipment manufacturers specified limits, and be able to read and interpret load charts.

• Heavy Equipment Operators: Operates several types of power construction equipment such as:

• Batch plant
• Backhoe (Track)
• Bulldozer (D-6 and above)
• Dragline
• Drum Hoist
• Exclusive of air electric tugger
• Front-End loader (Track and rubber tire, one yard bucket and above)
• Gradall
• Motor Grader
• Scraper Excavate, move, and grade earth for construction purposes. May direct workers engaged in placing blocks and outriggers on cranes. Must be knowledgeable in OSHA regulations regarding excavation methods and practices, swing barricades, and back up alarms. Excavation equipment operators must have the ability to read survey stakes for alignment and grading.

• All Equipment Operators: Duties and responsibilities include:

• Move hand levers, adjust hand wheels, and depress pedals to drive machines and control attachments such as trailers.
• Maintain equipment using grease gun and oil can, and inspect tires and fluid levels.
• Fasten attachments, connect hydraulic hoses, belts, and linkages.
• May perform minor repairs.
• May maintain radio contact with supervisor.
• Inspect equipment on a daily basis to ensure safe operation before use.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 18 years of age. Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field. May require a CDL Class A or B. May require annual physical examination. May be necessary to pass certification prior to operating some equipment. Truck operators may be required to have a valid state motor vehicle operators license. Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly with supervisor, co-workers, and understand direction from supervisor. Utilize basic math to calculate load weights and balance points. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand, and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment, and work in hot, cold, damp, cramped environments. Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location requirements.

Accessibility

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at Phone: 803-773-8005 Email:

tcghr@thompsonconstructiongroup.com

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