Heavy Equipment Operations (HEO) Superintendents & Foremen
Ridgeville, SCOverview
Institutional (Gvt Bldg)
Ridgeville, SC
20862
$26.08 - $33.00
Job Description
- Leadership & Crew Management:
- Run small crews independently, and manage larger teams with minimal input from the General Superintendent.
- Ensure all employees follow company policies and procedures, including safety and equipment protocols (e.g., DEF and Fueling Policy, Safety Policy).
- Communicate effectively with team members, project managers, engineers, general contractors, and owners to complete projects on time and within scope.
- Order and coordinate materials and trucks for daily tasks. Report any material or trucking issues to the General Superintendent or Project Manager.
- Sitework & Technical Expertise:
- Perform precise fine grading and pipe laying using advanced equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints and plans to build projects accurately.
- Set and confirm tie-ins for existing roads, sewer lines, and other infrastructure when arriving on-site.
- Utilize GPS rovers and machine control systems to check grades and layout curbs. Set up and operate Universal Total Station (UTS) and teach employees to do the same.
- Ensure subgrade and rock grade are confirmed by the GPS department before and after rock is placed.
- Calculate grades and percentages for civil sitework needs.
- Use B2W software to report daily quantities and time.
- Safety & Equipment:
- Ensure all employees complete daily pre-operation inspections on equipment.
- Maintain a professional and safety-first approach when addressing jobsite challenges.
- Competitive Pay: Earn $26.08–$33.00 per hour.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, health insurance, and flexible work schedules.
- Career Growth: Work on large-scale, high-impact projects while building leadership experience in preparation for advanced roles.
Responsibilities
- Proven experience in Heavy Equipment Operations, with proficiency in fine grading, pipe laying, and site preparation.
- Leadership skills with experience managing crews and running projects independently.
- Advanced knowledge of GPS systems (rover, machine control, UTS) and grading instruments.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and calculate grades/percentages for sitework needs.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to address issues professionally with project stakeholders.
- Commitment to safety and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Ability to perform outdoor tasks in varying weather and terrain conditions.
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and walk for extended periods throughout the day with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to pass background checks, drug tests, and entry courses as needed for each site worked.
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The hourly rate for this position is $26.08 - $33.00/hour. This range is a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.
In addition to monetary compensation, we offer a competitive benefits package which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity. More information can be found by visiting flimp.live/TrueBlueAssociates. Other compensations include referral bonuses opportunities. Learn more at https://skilled.peopleready.com/referral/.
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