Entry Level Grading Operator

CK Contractors & Development•Richmond Hills, GA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

CK Contractors and Development LLC is hiring an Entry Level Grading Operator for construction site development projects located within a 70-mile radius of the greater Savannah area. This non-exempt position involves operating and maintaining heavy equipment for site grading. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with required overtime on some Saturdays. Periodic evening, night, weekend, and overtime work may be expected. Employees may be asked to move between job sites as project needs change, and the commute may be up to one hour. Candidates who receive a conditional offer must pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test. The role requires compliance with OSHA and company safety policies.

Requirements

3–6 months of site grading experience or outdoor work experience.
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 and 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.
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, presentable appearance.
Continuous mental and visual attention to safely and effectively complete work tasks.
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 and repeatedly use hands, arms, and legs.
Ability to walk frequently on sloped, slippery, or uneven surfaces and work in confined areas.
Ability to perform strenuous work for extended periods in varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, and other inclement weather, with possible exposure to hot materials, fuel fumes, vapors, dust, grease, oils, loud or constant noise, and moving equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of grading and construction equipment, including bulldozers, skid steers, excavators, rollers, backhoes, off-road trucks, and motor graders.
Perform fine or rough grading and read site plans to check grades.
Coordinate machine movements with other work activities and respond to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Avoid hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, other equipment, workers, and falling objects.
Check fuel supplies and ensure adequate availability at job sites.
Monitor operations to ensure health and safety standards are met.
Perform pre- and post-operation equipment checks, daily maintenance, and cleaning to keep equipment ready for use.
Keep records of material or equipment usage and problems encountered.
Assist with other job positions as requested to complete work.
Maintain attendance during regular work hours or other assigned schedules and accept overtime assignments based on operational needs.
Wear required work attire and follow OSHA and company policies to minimize accidents and injuries.