Grading Equipment Operator

Job Title: Grading Equipment Operator

Location: Albemarle, NC

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Grading Equipment Operator to support heavy civil and highway construction projects. The operator will be responsible for operating grading equipment, maintaining machinery, and ensuring safe and efficient job site operations.

The ideal candidate has experience operating heavy construction equipment and understands grading operations, safety procedures, and construction site workflows.

This is a full-time onsite role supporting highway and infrastructure projects in the Albemarle, NC area.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Operation

• Operate grading and heavy construction equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations
• Ensure equipment is used efficiently to support project timelines and grading operations
• Maintain awareness of jobsite activity and coordinate safely with crew members and equipment operators
  
  

Equipment Maintenance

• Perform routine equipment inspections and functionality checks
• Conduct preventative maintenance to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently
• Clean equipment regularly to preserve functionality and extend equipment life
• Perform minor repairs and report major equipment issues to management
  
  

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all local, state, and federal construction safety regulations
• Adhere to all company safety policies and jobsite procedures
• Maintain a safe working environment around heavy equipment and construction operations
  
  

Job Site Support

• Assist with grading operations and site preparation activities
• Read grade stakes and construction plans to support grading work
• Perform manual labor tasks when required by supervisors
• Collaborate with crew members to ensure efficient project completion
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of heavy equipment operation experience
• Experience operating grading equipment on construction sites
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record
• Knowledge of heavy equipment safety standards and operating procedures
• Ability to inspect, maintain, clean, and occasionally repair heavy equipment
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to stand, bend, crouch, and lift up to 90 pounds when required
• Reliable transportation to and from the jobsite
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a pipe crew
• Class B or Class A CDL (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience with GPS grading systems
• Erosion control certification or knowledge
  
  

Work Environment

• Work outdoors on active construction sites
• Regular exposure to heavy equipment, moving machinery, and construction materials
• Work may involve exposure to substances such as diesel fuel, gasoline, concrete materials, grease, and construction compounds
• Typical start time 6:30 AM, with flexibility depending on project schedules
  
  

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Additional Life Insurance Options
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Care Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
  
  

Hiring Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• Subject to random drug testing
• Employment eligibility verified through E-Verify