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Posted August 09, 2026

Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

Bridges Staffing
Charleston, SC, US Full Time
27USD - 32USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description
Attention earth-moving fine-grade heavy equipment operators living in the Charleston, SC, area!!! We have several lead operator openings for a large civil sitework company, and the positions are full-time and permanent and will usher you quickly into a foreman role, if you are production ready. No travel and no per diem. Generous overtime, large annual bonuses, and a company that appreciates your valuable skills with career opportunities!

Requirements:
  • 3-5 years of seat time on an Excavator.
  • 3-5 years of seat time on a Bulldozer.
  • GPS experience is a plus.
  • Site work experience.
  • mechanically inclined.
  • fine grade with a dozer to a 10th.
  • comfortable laying storm drain with an excavator.
  • Background Check.
  • Drug Screen.
  • Driver's License.

What is in it for you?
  • Healthcare benefits offered in 30 days!
  • Upward mobility that has been proven and time-tested!
  • Competitive starting pay!
  • Tons of PTO & Sick Leave to start!
  • 401k with 6% match!
  • Fast track to foreman!
  • Hourly pay for all, including the Superintendents at this company, and lots of OT potential!

If you love playing in the dirt and you want to make a successful career doing so, this company is for you!

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