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United Infrastructure Group, Inc. is Hiring an Excavator Operator Near Columbia, SC


United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 90 year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.

The Excavator Operator's primary function is to operate an Excavator at the site of work to construct, maintain, or repair highway, heavy civil, or building type structures; equipment operators are also expected to assist in other duties around the jobsite as needed.

Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

  • Highly Competitive Salaries
  • Generous Performance Bonuses
  • Robust Subsistence Allowances
  • Comprehensive Health Plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Strong 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions
  • Significant Paid Time Off
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance
  • Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

Responsibilities:

  • Operates a Excavator to complete tasks such as digging, excavating, and move and/or transport materials such as dirt, rocks, and other types of aggregate
  • Must have knowledge of operating procedures as it pertains to loading and unloading materials
  • May oil, grease, service, and make normal maintenance adjustments on equipment; perform daily safety and maintenance checks; complete paperwork and other documentation as needed
  • May perform other related duties as required

Typical Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Follow safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
  • Performing maintenance checks, implementing safety measures, handling inventories, repairing and maintaining equipment, and removing debris.
  • Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
  • Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
  • Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
  • Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
  • Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site.
  • Create or maintain inclines or ramps.
  • Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, or bucket teeth.
  • Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites.
  • Complete all additional duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

  • 3-5 Years Operating Experience Preferred
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs; may be required to work in adverse weather conditions
  • Requires the ability to comply with all safety policies and procedures; communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure projects are completed properly
  • Possess a strong work ethic and desire to learn
  • Requires good manual dexterity; may be standing, bending, kneeling or sitting for long periods
  • Must have experience with operating Heavy Equipment.
  • Controlling operations of equipment or systems
  • Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of bridges another structures such as highways and roads.
  • Must follow policies and procedures and support UIG’s mission.

REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:

  • 18 years of Age
  • Able to pass a Drug Test
  • Legally Eligible to Work in the US

Additional Requirements:

  • Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every work day (driver's license required).
  • May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities).

Please contact us at https://uig.net/contact-us/ or call 704-642-9689.

UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER

To comply with Federal Law, United Infrastructure Group participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility. On your first day of employment, you will bring original documentation to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Recruiting at
Phone: 704-642-9689
Email: nick.horrell@uig.net
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Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$60k-82k (estimate)

POST DATE

04/25/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

05/12/2024

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