Light Equipment Operator

Build Your Career as a Light Equipment Operator

Banks Construction Company is looking for a dependable Light Equipment Operator. This is a great opportunity for someone with equipment experience who wants steady work, overtime opportunities, and a long-term career in heavy civil construction.

In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced grading crews on projects throughout the Charleston area, including commercial sites, highways, interstates, ports, and other major infrastructure projects.

About Banks Construction Company

Banks Construction Company is a third-generation, family-owned heavy civil and asphalt paving contractor serving the Charleston area. We are proud to be a local company with deep roots in the community and a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and quality work. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Team, and Excellence, and our team lives those values every day on our jobsites.

What You’ll Do

As a Light Equipment Operator, you’ll operate a variety of equipment and support daily grading operations on active jobsites.

Equipment may include:

• Sweeper trucks
• Rollers
• Front-end loaders
• Backhoes
• Off-road trucks
• Other light grading equipment

You’ll also:

• Perform grading and sitework activities on heavy civil construction projects
• Operate equipment safely around crews, traffic, and active jobsites
• Prepare and stabilize soil and other materials
• Use hand tools and power tools when needed
• Help clean and prepare jobsites
• Dig trenches, set braces, clean debris, and support excavation work
• Maintain equipment and keep it in good working condition
• Communicate with your crew to meet safety, production, and quality goals
• Assist with other duties as directed by the site supervisor

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, safety-minded, and ready to be part of a hardworking team.

• Has 2–3 years of equipment operating experience
• Has a valid driver’s license
• Has experience operating equipment on construction or sitework projects
• Is comfortable working outdoors in different weather conditions
• Takes safety seriously and pays attention to their surroundings
• Communicates well with crew members and supervisors
• Shows up on time and is ready to work each day
• Wants to continue learning and growing in the heavy civil construction industry
• Lives out our core values of Safety, Integrity, Team, and Excellence

Why Join Banks?

At Banks Construction Company, you’re joining a team that values hard work, safety, and growth. We invest in our people through training, development, advancement opportunities, and strong benefits.

• Competitive wages
• Steady work with overtime opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A people-first, safety-focused culture
• The opportunity to work on projects that help build the Charleston community

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and development opportunities

Starting Pay: $18.25/hr (Depending on Experience) + overtime opportunities