Title: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Location: Newberry, SC
Company: Reeves Construction Company
Mission
- Reeves Construction Company is looking for an experienced HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR for its Bridge Division based out of Newberry, SC. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence.
Essential Duties
- Must have a basic knowledge of the mechanics and hydraulics of the machine.
- Must have skills to conduct an inspection checklist on equipment such as tracks, lights, brakes, fuel, oil and water.
- Must keep equipment serviced, lubricated, and in good working order, including good housekeeping.
- Must have an understanding of control levers for movement of bucket.
- Must have a priority for safety and welfare of workers around machines.
- Must have the ability to operate the vehicle safely in job site situations and follow the policies and procedures of the company.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of 6 to 12 months experience (specifically operating Dozer and Excavator).
- Valid Driver's License (preferred).
- Must have own transportation.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Must be able to climb onto and up and down a machine several times a day.
- Must be able to sit in a machine and operate it for several hours without stopping.
- Must withstand vibration from job site conditions as well as noise from other equipment.
- Must be able to use arms, hands, and feet in repetitive motions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to handle or feel; reach and signal with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
Benefits & Compensation
Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.
**Drug-Free Workplace**
**E-Verify Participating Company**
**Minorities and Females Strongly Encouraged to Apply**
Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast since the company’s founding in 1955. Reeves is a complete heavy civil highway and site development construction company dedicated to meet the specific needs of the roadway, airport, bridge, and military market. Reeves prides itself for its high company standards of safety, ethics, and performance. To learn more about Reeves visit www.reevescc.com.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Reeves, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries (Reeves Construction Company) are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Incentive pay type:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you have your own transportation?
- Have you previously worked within/around the bridge division?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Bridge Division: 1 year (Required)
- Excavator: 2 years (Required)
- Dozer Operator: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Newberry, SC: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations