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Not Just Another Job.\nLighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI) is looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our growing Construction Department serving Charlotte and surrounding areas throughout North Carolina.\nIf you're looking for a job where you sit in a machine all day, this isn't it.\nWe're looking for a construction professional who can confidently operate heavy equipment when needed, but isn't afraid to climb out of the cab, grab a shovel, help the crew, install conduit, set poles, pull wire, pour concrete, or do whatever it takes to finish the job safely and on schedule.\nWe hire team players, not people who say, \"That's not my job.\"\nEquipment You'll Operate\nSkid steers\nExcavators\nDigger derricks\nCranes\nTrenchers\nMini excavators\nForklifts and telehandlers\nOther construction equipment as needed\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nExcavating trenches and foundations\nSetting light poles and concrete bases\nOperating digger derricks and cranes to unload and install poles\nBackfilling, grading, and site restoration\nAssisting with underground electrical installations\nLoading, unloading, and transporting materials and equipment\nPerforming daily equipment inspections and basic preventive maintenance\nWorking alongside electricians and construction crews to complete projects safely and efficiently\nTraveling to projects throughout North Carolina as required\nWhat We're Looking For\nExperience operating multiple types of heavy construction equipment\nSafe, productive operator with a strong work ethic\nWillingness to perform physical construction work when equipment isn't needed\nAbility to work outdoors in all weather conditions\nStrong attention to safety and quality\nDependable, punctual, and team-oriented\nValid driver's license with a clean driving record\nCDL is a strong plus and may be required depending on the assignment\nWhy Join LMI?\nWe're growing, investing in our people, and building one of the premier outdoor electrical construction companies in the Southeast. 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