Grading Equipment Operator

CK Contractors & Development•Kings Mountain, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CK Contractors and Development LLC is hiring a 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. The work may involve rough or fine grading, reading site plans, and checking grades. Operators coordinate their work with other crew activities, help prevent hazards, monitor safety, and complete equipment checks and routine maintenance. Employees may also be asked to assist with other positions to complete the work. Job sites are within a 70-mile radius of the greater Charlotte metro area; employees may need to commute up to one hour and move between job sites as project needs change. Overtime and periodic evening, night, and weekend work are expected. A conditional offer is subject to passing pre-employment screening, including a drug test. Employees must follow OSHA and company policies. Pay is based on experience.

Requirements

At least 2 years of site grading experience.
Demonstrated ability to operate various grading equipment.
Strong safety awareness and willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
Ability to work with others, think critically, 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 to arrive as scheduled and ability to travel to job sites within the stated operating area.
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; maintain a clean and 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 daily while maintaining three points of contact.
Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work on foot, use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly, and 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.
Availability for periodic evening, night, weekend, and overtime work.

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 site plans and check grades against the site plan.
Coordinate machine actions with other work and respond to hand or audio signals from crew members.
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.
Perform pre- and post-operation equipment checks, daily maintenance, and cleaning so equipment is 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.