Entry Level Grading Operator
About The Position
CK Contractors and Development LLC is hiring an entry-level grading equipment operator to operate and maintain heavy equipment for site grading. Equipment may include bulldozers, skid steers, excavators, rollers, backhoes, off-road trucks, and motor graders. Work may involve rough or fine grading, reading site plans, and checking grades. Job sites are within a 70-mile radius of the greater Charlotte metro area, and employees may move between sites as project needs change. Commutes may reach up to one hour. The role involves outdoor work in varying and sometimes extreme weather and site conditions, with exposure to equipment, noise, dust, fuel fumes, vapors, grease, oils, and hot materials. Employees must comply with OSHA and company safety policies, wear required work attire and protective equipment, and pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test, after a conditional offer. The company describes its benefits package as including health, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, paid holidays, a safe work environment, and an Employee Assistance Program. Pay is based on experience.
Requirements
- 3–6 months of site grading experience or outdoor work experience is preferred as the ideal candidate profile.
- Demonstrated ability to operate various grading equipment.
- Excellent safety awareness and willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
- Ability to work with others to achieve company results.
- Ability to think critically, analyze information, and make sound decisions.
- Effective verbal and nonverbal communication with operators, truck drivers, and general laborers, including the ability to listen to others’ ideas.
- Reliable transportation to arrive at work as scheduled and ability to travel between job sites.
- Ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities with a positive attitude.
- Wear proper attire, including safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, and hard-sole, closed-toe shoes, and maintain a clean and presentable appearance.
- Continuous mental and visual attention to complete work safely and effectively.
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods and to stoop, kneel, walk, bend, crouch, lift, crawl, and balance at heights up to six feet.
- Ability to climb on and off equipment several times a day while maintaining three points of contact.
- Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work on foot and repeatedly use hands, arms, and legs, including walking on sloped, slippery, and uneven surfaces and working in confined areas.
- Ability to perform essential tasks in strenuous, unfavorable conditions, including varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, and other inclement weather.
- Ability to work around hot materials, fuel fumes, vapors, dust, grease, oils, loud or constant noise, and moving equipment.
- Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime hours are expected.
- Pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test, after a conditional offer.
Responsibilities
- Operate various heavy equipment for site grading, including bulldozers, skid steers, excavators, rollers, backhoes, off-road trucks, and motor graders.
- Perform fine or rough grading as needed.
- Read plans on site and check grades according to the site plan.
- Coordinate machine actions with other activities and position or move loads in response to crew members’ hand or audio signals.
- Avoid potential hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, other equipment, workers, and falling objects.
- Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability.
- Monitor operations to ensure health and safety standards are met.
- Complete pre- and post-operation equipment checks, perform daily maintenance, and keep equipment clean and ready for operation.
- Keep records of material or equipment usage and problems encountered.
- Assist with other job positions as requested to complete the work.
- Maintain attendance during regular work hours or other assigned schedules and accept overtime assignments based on operational needs.
- Follow OSHA and company policies to minimize accidents and injuries to personnel and property.
Benefits
- Competitive health insurance
- Dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Safe work environment
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
