Heavy Equipment Operator Helper
Ridgeville, SCOverview
Institutional (Gvt Bldg)
Ridgeville, SC
20862
$16.00 - $20.03
Job Description
- Support heavy equipment operators in the safe and efficient operation of machinery, including excavators, bulldozers, loaders, rollers, and other equipment.
- Assist in site preparation, including clearing debris, leveling ground, and staging materials as well as setting silt fencing or simmilart tasks.
- Perform spotting duties to ensure safe and accurate operation of heavy machinery.
- Help with equipment setup, basic troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks.
- Monitor job site conditions and communicate potential hazards to team members.
- Assist with loading and unloading materials and equipment as needed.
- Work collaboratively with operators and crew members to meet project goals.
- Follow all safety guidelines and regulations while working on active construction sites.
- Competitive pay and consistent work.
- Opportunity to work with a reputable contractor on large-scale, high-impact projects.
- Career development opportunities and skill-building through hands-on experience.
If you are a motivated and dependable team player with a desire to build your skills in heavy equipment operations, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Previous experience in construction, general labor, or assisting heavy equipment operators is a plus but not required.
- Ability to follow directions and work in a team environment.
- Familiarity with construction sites and basic safety practices.
- Willingness to learn and assist in operating heavy equipment.
- 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.
- Possession of OSHA-10 certification is a plus (or willingness to obtain).
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
- Ability to pass background checks, drug tests, and entry courses as needed for each site worked.
The hourly rate for this position is $16.00 - $20.03/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/.
PeopleReady Skilled Trades is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.
TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com or 1.800.610.8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.
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PeopleReady Skilled Trades is a specialized division of PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI). Since 1987, we have connected tradespeople and work across a wide range of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, solar installations and more. Whether you need a single tradesperson or require a coordinated effort to dispatch skilled workers across multiple projects, we ensure you have the right people with the right tools, on-site and on time.
