Heavy Equipment Operator II

Job overview

The Heavy Equipment Operator II role is onsite in Ridgeville, SC, supporting the company's mining team. Compensation is not specified. Knight's Companies is a family-owned construction and services company with Redi-Mix, Precast, Trucking, and Pumping operations.

What you'll do

• Operate a front-end loader to load, transport, and stockpile raw materials
• feed crushers, hoppers, and conveyors
• maintain pit and stockpile areas
• operate other heavy equipment as needed
• operate a water truck for dust control or moisture levels
• inspect equipment
• follow safety protocols and use PPE
• report safety or equipment issues
• and support production and environmental standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

heavy equipment operator ii

front-end loader

mining

material handling

crushers and conveyors

water truck

equipment inspections

safety and ppe

ridgeville sc

knight's companies

flexible schedule

overtime as needed

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO and paid holidays, 401(k) match, short- and long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, and voluntary insurance programs.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2–4 years of front-end loader experience in mining, industrial, or construction settings. MSHA or OSHA training is preferred or must be obtainable. Flexible scheduling and overtime may be required.

About the employer

Knight's Companies Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Surface Coal Mining. Sector: 21.