Heavy Equipment Operator

Job overview

Heavy Equipment Operator is an onsite role working on projects throughout the Charleston, SC, area, with starting pay of $22.00 per hour depending on experience. Banks Construction Company is a family-owned heavy civil and asphalt paving contractor serving the Charleston community. The operator runs heavy earthmoving equipment and supports grading and sitework on active jobsites. Safe, dependable equipment operation and coordination with the crew help meet project safety, production, and quality goals.

What you'll do

• Operate dozers, excavators, trackhoes, and other heavy earthmoving equipment
• support grading and sitework
• prepare and stabilize soil and other materials
• clean and prepare jobsites
• dig trenches and support excavation
• maintain equipment
• communicate with crew members and supervisors
• and assist with other duties as directed by the site supervisor.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

heavy equipment operator

charleston sc

banks construction company

heavy civil construction

earthmoving equipment

dozer

excavator

trackhoe

grading

sitework

safety-focused

starting pay $22.00/hr

overtime opportunities

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• wellness program
• tuition reimbursement
• and training and development opportunities.

Why this role

The posting seeks three to five years of heavy equipment operating experience and a valid driver’s license. Work is outdoors in varying weather and may include overtime opportunities.

About the employer

Banks Construction Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Sector: 23.