Heavy Equipment Operator

Meehan Incorporated - Anderson, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Anderson, SC

About the position

Meehan Incorporated is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team and run our bulldozer, excavator, and backhoe equipment. We are a locally owned, family-run business with nearly 40 years of experience in environmental, erosion control, and site development construction. We pride ourselves on providing excellent benefits, a rich culture of safety, and a great work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operation inspection each day to ensure equipment is in working order.
• Clean and perform basic maintenance on equipment at the end of the day.
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment in order to perform the day's goals.
• Assist in site preparation and clearing through the use of powered and hand tools.
• Load, unload, and stack equipment and materials.
• Perform seeding, straw blowing, and matting.
• Install filter sock and silt fence.
• Ensure proper installation and maintenance of temporary erosion and sediment control devices and pipe laying.
• Maintain safe, clean, and orderly jobsites, company vehicles, and company property.
• Spot trucks and trailers on-site.
• Perform work on company farm as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years' recent experience operating heavy equipment such as dozers, skid-steers, excavation machines, and backhoes.
• Ability to grade by eye to 1/10 of a foot and experience with GPS.
• A thorough understanding of practices involved in the use of various types of heavy equipment.
• A thorough understanding of maintenance and basic repairs associated with heavy equipment.
• A thorough understanding of safety rules and ability to safely operate machinery.
• Superior skill in operating assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to travel out of town for a week or longer at a time.
• Sharp decision-making skills, particularly when under pressure.
• A High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation to and from the main office.

Nice-to-haves

• A willingness to learn environmental aspects of jobs, uses for various aggregate, excavation, grading, slope and erosion control materials is a plus and may lead to bonus/advancement at yearly evaluations.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• A safe working environment and Stop Work Order rights for all employees
• Per Diems for out-of-town travel
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• On the job training for employees that have a can-do right attitude, ambition for growth, and enjoy physical work outdoors