Excavator Operator

Universal Civil Construction (UCC) is currently seeking an experienced excavator operator with production loading and/or storm drain pipe excavation experience to join our team in the midlands of South Carolina. We offer competitive wages along with health insurance, guaranteed hours and paid time off. Applicants must have experience with mass earthwork and/or trench excavation for storm drain or utilities, and knowledge of safe and productive excavation.

Job Summary

Experienced Excavator Operator (5 years experience required). Must have experience running excavator on a pipe crew.

Typical Duties

• Follow safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Performing maintenance checks, equipment inspection, daily track cleaning, fueling and greasing
• Be familiar with excavation plans and machine limitations and follow OSHA safe digging procedures
• Have experience safely excavating around existing utilities.
• Observe verbal communication, hand signals, grade stakes, grade control devices
• Be efficient at loading haul units and/or excavating for storm drain pipe.
• Perform manual labor as needed
• Complete all duties as directed by supervisors

Skill, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

• Must have 5 years experience operating production or pipe excavator.
• Experience carrying grade with excavator.
• Able to maintain control of machine while watching the gauges and surrounding work area including people on the ground
• Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved with civil construction
• Physical ability to walk on uneven surfaces and climb on equipment to inspect and to get to operator's seat
• Must be able to read and follow all policies and procedures at UCC

Requirements

• 5 years experience on Excavator
• Able to pass a Drug test
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Have a valid driver's license
• Must have own reliable transportation to and from jobsite

Benefit Package

• Competitive wages base on experience
• Opportunity for Guaranteed Weekly Hours.
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Plans
• Paid time off
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company provided Short-term Disability
• 401(k) with company matching

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, and or other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Excavator: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $28