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Fine Grade Operator / Foreman

Bridges Staffing LLC
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2027

Fine Grade Operator / Foreman (Civil Site Work)

Pay: $28–$33/hr DOE
OT: 10–15 hrs/week average large annual production bonuses
Location: North Charleston, SC & surrounding areas
Schedule:

  • Monday–Friday, 7:00am–5:00pm (paid through lunch)
  • Saturdays optional
  • Full-time, permanent, year-round work

Can you scratch your head with the bucket of an excavator?
Can you fine grade with a dozer?
If so — we want to talk to you.

If you have experience fine grading, laying storm drain, reading blueprints, and producing work safely and efficiently, we’re hiring for one of the top civil site work contractors in the Southeast.

This role is ideal for a strong Fine Grade Operator or Working Foreman who can lead by example, manage production, and help a pipe crew complete projects on time and on grade.

What You’ll Do

  • Fine grade using Dozer and Excavator (Track Hoe)
  • Lay storm drain, water, and sewer with an excavator
  • Read and interpret blueprints, grade stakes, and site plans
  • Perform grading math and shoot grades accurately
  • Lead and manage a pipe crew to meet production goals
  • Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to spec
  • Work with or without GPS (GPS experience preferred, not required)

Must-Have Skills

  • Proven experience fine grading with a dozer and/or excavator
  • Strong understanding of grade, slope, and elevations
  • Ability to shoot grades and calculate cuts/fills
  • Experience with storm drain, water, and sewer installation
  • Blueprint reading and plan interpretation
  • Familiar with GPS systems but capable without them
  • Valid driver’s license (required for Foreman/Superintendent track)

Why Choose Us?

  • Foreman = Superintendent in Training

Unmatched upward mobility and long-term stability

  • Two Health Plans: PPO & HDHP
  • 401(k) with 6% company match
  • Dental, Vision, Identity Theft & additional coverage options
  • Employee continuing education & tuition reimbursement
  • Internship & career development programs
  • Multiple PTO categories, including 2 weeks paid paternity leave for dads
  • Paid volunteer opportunities (Habitat for Humanity, United Way, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation)
  • Generous overtime
  • Gas card & company cell phone

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have reliable transportation? (NOT RIDESHARE OR A FRIENDS CAR)

Experience:

  • Commercial construction: 7 years (Required)
  • Fine Grading: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $33

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