Entry Level Grading Operator

CK Contractors & Development•Richmond Hills, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CK Contractors and Development LLC is a construction site development contractor with roots dating back to 1966. The Entry Level Grading Equipment Operator is a non-exempt position responsible for operating and maintaining heavy equipment for site grading. Equipment may include bulldozers, skid steers, excavators, rollers, backhoes, off-road trucks, and motor graders. Job sites are within a 70-mile radius of the greater Savannah area, and employees may be asked to move between sites as project needs change. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with some required Saturday overtime. Pay depends on experience. Applicants receiving a conditional offer must pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test. Employees are expected to follow OSHA and company policies to minimize accidents and injuries. Duties may change or be reassigned at any time.

Requirements

3–6 months of site grading experience or outdoor work experience is ideal.
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 think critically to 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, ability to travel, and willingness to move between job sites within the stated operating radius.
Availability for periodic evening, night, weekend, and overtime hours; some Saturday overtime is required.
Ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities with a positive attitude.
Wear appropriate 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 complete work safely and effectively.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods; stoop, kneel, walk, bend, crouch, lift, crawl, and balance at heights up to six feet as needed.
Ability to climb on and off equipment several times daily while maintaining three points of contact.
Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work on foot regularly and repeatedly use hands, arms, and legs, including walking frequently on sloped, slippery, or uneven surfaces and working in confined areas.
Ability to perform strenuous work for extended periods in 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.
Pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test, after receiving 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 site plans and check grades against the plans.
Coordinate machine actions with other work activities and position or move loads in response to signals from crew members.
Avoid potential hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, equipment, workers, and falling objects.
Check fuel supplies at job sites to ensure adequate availability.
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 operation.
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.
Follow OSHA and company policies to minimize accidents and injuries.