Heavy Equipment Operator - Columbia, SC

Blythe Development, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a licensed general contractor specializing in site work, road construction and golf course construction in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. We are now 100% Employee Owned!

The company, founded by twin brothers and Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe in 1989. Blythe Development's operations include clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete paving, retaining walls, culverts, bridges, stone base and asphalt paving. Blythe Brothers Asphalt Company provides the asphalt services for Blythe Development Co. Blythe Development employs over 900 employees. This large, experienced workforce enables Blythe Development to self-perform 80% of site groundwork, which gives them greater control than competitors who must subcontract the bulk of the job.

General Description

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating equipment in a safe and effective manner on jobsites. Heavy equipment may include, but is not limited to: front-end loaders, trackhoe, bulldozer, GPS dozer, roller, off-road truck, mini-excavator, excavator, skidsteer. Other duties may be assigned based on specific job needs.

Key Duties

- Ability to enter and exit heavy machinery while maintaining three points of contact, awareness of surroundings, and multi-limb coordination

- Knowledge and appreciation of heavy equipment safety and operation

- Daily maintenance of equipment to remain in proper and safe operation

- Ability to work as part of a team and follow Foremen's instructions to ensure schedules are met

- Flexibility with schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes

- Ability to follow traffic control instructions

- Properly follow all Company policies and procedures for safe working conditions

- Flexibility with schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes

Requirements

- Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry 50+ lbs

- Preferred: 2+ years' experience as a heavy equipment operator

Benefits

- Employee Stock Ownership Program

- Paid Time Off

- 401k + matching

- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance programs

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug-Free Workplace