Grading & Earthwork Pro: Dozer/Excavator Operator

CMES, Inc.; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CMES, Inc. is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators specializing in Dozer and Excavator operations for our Grading Division.

You will work on mass excavation, rough and finish grading, and earthmoving tasks on heavy civil and roadway projects. The role requires operating bulldozers and hydraulic excavators with precision, maintaining elevations and grades, and collaborating with grading crews to meet project specs, schedules, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating bulldozers and/or hydraulic excavators in heavy civil construction.
• Experience in earthwork, grading, excavation, and site preparation.
• Knowledge of rough grading, finish grading, slope work, and elevation control.
• Ability to understand grading plans, grade stakes, and construction specifications.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations related to excavation and heavy equipment operations.
• Ability to perform daily equipment inspections and basic preventive maintenance.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulldozers and hydraulic excavators for earthmoving, grading, and site preparation.
• Perform rough and finish grading, slope grading, and subgrade prep per plans.
• Push, spread, level, and grade soil to required elevations with dozers.
• Excavate mass earthwork, trenching, drainage installation, and material loading.
• Use GPS machine control to maintain elevations and slopes.
• Read grading plans, grade stakes, and site elevations; shoot grades as needed.
• Coordinate with foremen and other operators to meet production schedules.
• Conduct daily inspections and report mechanical issues; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Dozer operation

Excavator operation

Earthwork

Grading plans interpretation

Grading - rough and finish

OSHA safety

GPS machine control

Communication

Tools

Trimble GPS

Topcon GPS

Leica GPS

Job description

CMES, Inc. is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators specializing in Dozer and Excavator operations for our Grading Division.

You will work on mass excavation, rough and finish grading, and earthmoving tasks on heavy civil and roadway projects. The role requires operating bulldozers and hydraulic excavators with precision, maintaining elevations and grades, and collaborating with grading crews to meet project specs, schedules, and safety standards.