Grading Equipment Operator

CK Contractors & Development•Richmond Hills, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CK Contractors and Development LLC is seeking a Grading Equipment Operator to operate and maintain heavy equipment for site grading. The role may involve fine or rough grading, reading site plans and checking grades, coordinating equipment movements with crew members, avoiding hazards, checking fuel supplies, monitoring safety, performing equipment inspections and daily maintenance, and recording equipment or material usage and problems. The operator may also assist with other positions as needed to complete the work. Job sites are in the Savannah and Midway, Georgia areas and within a 70-mile radius of greater Savannah; employees must reliably commute and may move between sites as project needs change. No per diem, travel pay, or lodging is provided. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with required overtime that may include Saturdays. Periodic evenings, nights, and weekends may also be expected. Candidates receiving a conditional offer must pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test. Employees must follow OSHA and company policies. Duties may change or be assigned without notice.

Requirements

At least 2 years of site grading experience is sought.
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 listening to others’ ideas.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to job sites; commute may be up to one hour.
Ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities with a positive attitude.
Wear required 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 tasks safely and effectively.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods and perform tasks involving stooping, kneeling, walking, bending, crouching, lifting, crawling, and balancing at heights up to six feet.
Ability to climb on and off equipment repeatedly while maintaining three points of contact.
Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds.
Ability to regularly be on one’s feet and repeatedly use hands, arms, and legs; frequently walk 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.
Ability to work around hot materials, fuel fumes, vapors, dust, grease, oils, loud or constant noise, and moving equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain heavy equipment, 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 grade 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.
Take action to avoid hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, other 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 use.
Keep records of material or equipment usage and problems encountered.
Assist with other job positions as requested to help complete work.
Maintain attendance during regular work hours or assigned schedules and accept overtime assignments based on operational needs.
Follow OSHA and company policies to minimize accidents and injuries to personnel and property.