Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

About the Role

RWR Forestry is seeking skilled and motivated equipment operators specializing in roadside vegetation management and land clearing. We handle year-round work focused on mechanical mulching, limb trimming, and brush cutting along county and state roads.

Operators will work with a variety of modern, well-maintained equipment, including:

Excavators with mulching and brush attachments

Bulldozers

Long-arm mowers and tractors

Jarraff and other specialized right-of-way clearing equipment

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently for brush cutting, mulching, and clearing operations

Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance

Follow all roadside and traffic safety protocolswhen working near live roads

Maintain a clean and professional jobsite at all times

Communicate with foremen and team members to complete projects on schedule

Comply with company policies and DOT safety standards

Requirements

Proven experience operating excavators, dozers, or long-arm mowing equipment

Strong focus on safety and situational awarenessaround traffic and crew members

Reliable transportation and good work ethic

Ability to travel within South Carolina for statewide projects

Must pass a 90-day probationary period

What We Offer

Year-round work with consistent hours

Newer, high-performance equipment

Opportunity for advancement into Foreman positions for qualified candidates

Supportive team environment with growth potential

Join a company that values skill, safety, and performance.

Full-time