Job Title: Construction Crew Leader
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Construction Crew Leader to organize and lead a construction crew, ensuring safety and productivity on site. The successful candidate will manage daily operations, track production, and maintain a clean job site while mentoring team members.
Responsibilities
Organize and lead a crew in a safe and productive manner.
Track production and complete paperwork daily.
Maintain a clean and tidy job site.
Lead by example and teach the crew along the way.
Relay production goals to the crew and hold them accountable to meet them.
Work closely with the Site Superintendent.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Essential Skills
Amazing Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) experience.
Leadership abilities and great interpersonal skills.
5+ years of experience managing a heavy equipment operating crew.
Ability to operate multiple pieces of equipment at the highest level (Dozer, Track Hoe, Grader).
Working experience with GPS systems such as Trimble or TopCon.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with civil construction, excavation, and concrete work.
Ability to read blueprints and perform installations.
No special certifications required.
Must provide own PPE including boots, vest, hard hat, and gloves.
Why Work Here?
Join a team-oriented environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow within the company. Our organization prioritizes safety and offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, health benefits, and PTO. We are committed to employee advancement, as evidenced by our track record of promoting from within. Enjoy job security with no layoffs, local work in the Charleston market, and opportunities for overtime.
Work Environment
Work is primarily outside, exposed to all weather conditions, including cold and extreme heat. The role involves working closely with a smaller crew in a family-oriented company culture. Job tasks require operating heavy equipment and collaborating with other team members to meet project deadlines and completion dates. Safety is emphasized, and a dress code of PPE including boots, vest, hard hat, and gloves is required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charleston, South Carolina.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $28.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Charleston,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.