Operator

Overview

Operate heavy civil and marine construction equipment, including cranes and earthmovers.

Key Responsibilities

• crane assembly
• barge maintenance
• rigging operations
• dredging
• heavy equipment
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Assembly and disassembly of the crane and barge for maintenance or mobile projects -Setting wood, concrete, vinyl, and sheet pilings for dock supports, seawall slabs, house foundations, etc. -Professionally maintains and cleans equipment as assigned -Supports technicians in completing tasks as needed -Rigging for above activities as well as for other types of material and equipment loads -Dredging using a clam bucket or drag-line as well as hook work -Follow all equipment monitoring and maintenance requirements. -Safely transports and moves equipment as assigned, using lifts and Forklifts -Operate equipment in an efficient manner and follow instruction of on-site management. -Safely and effectively operate various types and sizes of heavy civil construction equipment including but not limited to dozers, tractors, scrapors, loaders and excavators. -Troubleshoot any issues associated with the crane, barge, and propulsion equipment -Perform daily maintenance of crane, barge, and propulsion equipment -Keeps the lot clean and organized as instructed by management -Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• twic card
• nccco certified
• 5 years
• hydraulic cranes
• friction cranes
• driver’s license

What You Bring

-TWIC Card -Minimum 5 years’ of experience as an operator on Marine/Heavy Civil construction projects. -Industry level knowledge of safety and work site hazards -Ability to operate both hydraulic and friction cranes. -NCCCO Certified -Proficiency in pre-shift inspections and able to identify mechanical issues. -Availability and willingness to work weekends and night shifts per business needs. -Ability to operate cranes performing duty cycle work. -Understand construction safety standards and productively work safely. -Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation. -Willing to work out of town and travel to project locations. -Availability and willingness to work out of town and travel to project location.

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Benefits

-Career advancement opportunities with a stable well-established organization -401(k) retirement savings program with a company match -Inclusive Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Disability, and Illness insurance -Company paid Life insurance -Employee Assistance Program including discounts with major vendors & products -Company paid holidays -Mental and physical wellness programs -Health Savings Account contribution of up to $1,000 per year

About Sj Hamill Construction, Llc

-Born in Charleston, SC, SJ Hamill has grown into a trusted marine and heavy-civil specialist across the Southeast. -Built on fast-tracked, complex infrastructure and marine projects, the company actively partners early to reduce cost and schedule risks. -Typically licensed in multiple states—including SC, NC, GA, FL, VA, MD, and AL—it tackles deep foundations, pile driving, docks, groins, and shoreline stabilization. -Recent flagship efforts include port pier demolition, offshore oyster-reef construction, coastal groin builds, and marina dock installations. -What sets SJ Hamill apart is its full in-house execution—owning pile-driving, dredging, and marine logistics to self-perform every job.

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