Heavy Equipment Operator | 1st Shift

Position:Heavy Equipment Operator | 1st Shift |Hourly Pay of $22-$25 | Full Benefits | Daily Pay

Location: Charleston, SC

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Heavy Equipment Operator | 1st Shift |Hourly Pay of $22-$25 | Full Benefits | Daily Pay Looking for steady work with a company that values safety, teamwork, and the impact of what you do every day? McGill Environmental Systems is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for our facility in Charleston, SC. If you have experience operating loaders, excavators, skid steers, or similar equipment and want a hands‑on role with long‑term stability, we’d like to hear from you.

Schedule 7:00AM - 4:30PM, Monday
- Friday Must be available to work weekends as needed.

• Competitive Pay
• Daily Pay Option
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Stable, Year‑Round Employment

As a Heavy Equipment Operator at McGill, you’ll play a critical role in transforming organic waste into high‑quality compost, mulch, and soil products that support healthier communities and a more sustainable environment. You’ll operate heavy equipment to move, blend, load, screen, and process materials while ensuring production goals, quality standards, and safety requirements are met. This is a hands‑on position for someone who takes pride in operating equipment safely, efficiently, and with attention to detail.

Every bucket you move and every load you process helps turn waste into a valuable resource that supports agriculture, landscaping, and environmental sustainability.

• Safely operate heavy equipment including Front‑End Loaders, Excavators, Skid Steers, Backhoes, Grinders, and Screening Equipment
• Load, move, blend, and process organic materials
• Perform screening operations and material blending to meet production specifications
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance checks
• Identify and report equipment issues before they become major problems
• Transport materials safely throughout the facility
• Follow all safety procedures, environmental regulations, and PPE requirements
• Support production goals while maintaining product quality standards
• Work independently while contributing to a strong team environment

At McGill, we don’t just move material—we create products that help rebuild soils, support agriculture, and improve the environment. For more than 30 years, we’ve been transforming biodegradable materials into high‑quality compost products that make a difference in communities every day. When you join McGill, you’ll work alongside people who:

• Put safety first
• Take pride in their work
• Support one another
• Value accountability and teamwork
• Understand the importance of doing the job right

The work you do here has a direct and visible impact on the environment.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience operating Front‑End Loaders, Excavators, Skid Steers, Backhoes, or similar heavy equipment
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced production environment
• Willingness to work outdoors and in non‑climate‑controlled conditions
• Reliable transportation to the Waverly, VA facility
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, and work on uneven terrain
• Ability to climb in and out of heavy equipment throughout the shift
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to push, pull, and maneuver materials and equipment as needed
• Ability to work around dust, dirt, mud, noise, moving equipment, and strong odors
• Ability to wear required PPE and respiratory protection when necessary

• Show up on time and ready to work
• Take pride in operating equipment safely and efficiently
• Treat equipment with care and respect
• Pay attention to detail
• Work independently and stay productive
• Support their teammates when needed
• Take ownership of their work and responsibilities
• Look for opportunities to learn and improve

For over 30 years, McGill Environmental Systems…