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Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator (Dozer, Excavator, Motor Grader)

Sanford Contractors, Inc.
Sanford, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026 CLOSED ON 1/15/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator (Dozer, Excavator, Motor Grader) position at Sanford Contractors, Inc.?

Are you a skilled heavy equipment operator? Do you have experience fine grading with a dozer or motor grader? Do you have experience operating an excavator for civil projects? Apply today!

Sanford Contractors is a family-owned and operated company, looking for highly operators who want to work in Lee, Moore, Wake, and Smithfield counties.

Core Principles

  • Live and work by the "Golden Rule": do unto others as you would have them do unto you
  • Safety for you and your fellow team members is the cornerstone of every decision
  • Take responsibility for your actions and decisions
  • Always act in a way that reflects positively on both you and the Company
  • Be an effective and motivated team member by not only working towards Company goals, but personal and professional goals as well

Core Competencies

  • Effective communication skills; must be able to understand and speak English
  • Working knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Willingness to react to changes in priorities

Core Duties

  • Be a mentor to other team members by teaching them proper techniques for grading operations
  • Be punctual, dependable, and professional at all times
  • Work with cost effectiveness, profitability, and safety in mind
  • Lead by example
  • Lead the safety effort by recognizing and correcting hazards as soon as they are present
  • Arrive at work prior to designated work start time
  • Attend daily safety and project coordination meeting
  • Restore post construction work to original condition or better
  • Communicate time away from work with your team leader and other team members with sufficient notice to make plans for changing personnel to focus on the priorities
  • Willingness to work hours as required

Education/Training/Certification (Preferred Not Required)

  • OSHA Training
  • MSHA Part 46 Training
  • Trenching and Shoring Competent Person
  • Rigging
  • First Aid/CPR

Benefits

At the heart of Sanford Contractors Inc. core principles, is the commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of our team members. Our comprehensive benefits package is custom designed to achieve that goal through access to the following:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401K
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Team Member Referral Program
  • Life insurance
  • Company Paid Holidays and PTO (Paid time off)
  • Direct Deposit

Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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