Grading Equipment Operator

CK Contractors & Development•Richmond Hills, GA

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. The position involves work at changing job sites within a 70-mile radius of the greater Savannah area, including current sites in Savannah and Midway, Georgia. Applicants must be able to reliably commute; the position does not provide per diem, travel pay, or lodging. Teammates may be asked to move between job sites as project needs change. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with required overtime on some Saturdays. Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime may also be expected. Candidates must have at least two years of site grading experience and be able to operate various grading equipment. The work requires safety awareness, effective communication, teamwork, critical thinking, adaptability, and continuous mental and visual attention. Work is performed outdoors and may involve strenuous tasks in varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, and other inclement weather. The environment may include hot materials, fuel fumes, vapors, dust, grease, oils, loud or constant noise, moving equipment, confined areas, and sloped, slippery, or uneven surfaces. The position requires standing or sitting for extended periods, climbing on and off equipment, and lifting, pulling, or pushing up to 50 pounds. Employees must follow OSHA and company policies and wear required work attire and safety equipment. Conditional offers require successful pre-employment screening, including a drug test. The company offers competitive wages and career opportunities. Pay depends on experience. The benefits package includes health, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, paid holidays, a safe work environment, and an Employee Assistance Program. CK Contractors and Development LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

At least two years of site grading 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’ ideas.
Reliable transportation and ability to commute to assigned work sites, which may be up to one hour away, and travel between sites as needed.
Ability to work periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime; some Saturday overtime is required.
Ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities with a positive attitude.
Ability to maintain continuous mental and visual attention to complete tasks safely and effectively.
Ability to perform the physical tasks and work in the conditions described, including lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 50 pounds.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including a drug test, following a conditional offer.

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 grade against 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 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 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 to personnel and property.
Wear proper attire, including safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, and hard-soled, closed-toe shoes.