Grading Equipment Operator

CK Contractors & Development•Richmond Hills, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CK Contractors and Development LLC is hiring a non-exempt 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 against those plans. Current job sites are in the Savannah and Midway, Georgia areas, with projects located within a 70-mile radius of greater Savannah. Employees may be asked to move between job sites as project needs change, and applicants must be able to reliably commute; travel pay, per diem, and lodging are not provided. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with some required Saturday overtime. Periodic evening, night, weekend, and overtime hours are expected. The role involves strenuous outdoor work in varying weather and exposure to equipment, noise, dust, fumes, oils, and other challenging site conditions. Applicants receiving a conditional offer must pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test. Employees must follow OSHA and company policies.

Requirements

At least 2 years of site grading experience is preferred for the ideal candidate.
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’ ideas.
Reliable transportation and ability to commute to assigned work sites and travel between sites.
Ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities with a positive attitude.
Ability to maintain 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 as required.
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; remain on one’s feet regularly; and repeatedly use hands, arms, and legs.
Ability to work on sloped, slippery, or uneven surfaces and 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.
Availability for periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime, including some required Saturday overtime.
Must pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test, after receiving a conditional offer.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain grading and other heavy equipment, 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 movements with other activities and respond to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Avoid potential hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, equipment, workers, and falling objects.
Check fuel supplies to ensure adequate availability at job sites.
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 work.
Maintain attendance during regular work hours or other assigned schedules and accept overtime assignments based on operational needs.
Wear proper work attire, including safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, and hard-soled, closed-toe shoes.
Follow OSHA and company policies to minimize accidents and injuries to personnel and property.