Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator jobs in South Carolina

Class A CDL Driver / Equipment Operator.

Pay : $50,000-$70,000 / year based on experience and skills.

Paid Time Off : 3 Weeks Paid Time Off

Group Health Insurance

Primarily responsible for driving dump trucks, and pulling trailers, loading / unloading and securing equipment, as well as operating commercial paving equipment such as bobcat skid steers with various attachments, small rollers, mini excavators, and occasionally assisting with light labor duties.

Qualified applicants should possess the following :

o Willing to work various hours with overtime, some travel if needed, and some Saturdays if needed.

o Capable of lifting at least 40 pounds.

o Job requires the following motions : stretching, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, throwing, walking, standing, reaching and squatting.

Regular exposure to extreme hot and cold weather.

o Be highly motivated. Self-motivated and willing to work independently.

o Good communication skills, team player, and ability to work well with co-workers at all levels.

o Reliable attendance.

Requirements :

o Must be 21 years or older and will be required to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.

o Able to complete electronic logs, and digital timesheets

Responsibilities and Duties :

Job Duties :

o Loading / unloading trailers.

o Securing equipment and materials on trailer.

o Vehicle inspections.

o Participating in safety inspections and training.

o Assisting with job site setup and cleanup.

o Dumping asphalt into paver.

o Pickup and delivery of asphalt and aggregate materials.

o Operating commercial paving equipment : Skid Steer, Rollers, Mini Excavators.

Qualifications and Skills

o High school diploma or equivalent

o Have a valid class A CDL, and good driving record. Must have experience driving a commercial vehicle that requires a CDL.

Automatic transmission restrictions will be considered.

o 3 years of CDL driving experience is preferred.

o Equipment operating skills or the willingness to learn equipment operating skills are required.

o Critical Thinking Skills

Skills that may contribute to higher pay scale (not required to be hired)

o Mechanical and equipment maintenance knowledge

o Experience loading and securing equipment on a trailer

o Leadership abilities

o Industry knowledge

o DOT compliance training

o Job site safety / OSHA training

o College education

Last updated : 2024-05-02