Grading Equipment Operator

CK Contractors & Development; Kings Mountain (NC); In loco; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Descrizione del lavoro

CK Contractors and Development LLC is seeking a Grading Equipment Operator to join our site grading teams within the Charlotte metro area radius. You will operate and maintain bulldozers, excavators, rollers, backhoes, and other heavy equipment to shape sites according to plans.

Qualified candidates have at least two years of grading experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work with crews across trades.

Competenze

• The ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of site grading experience.
• Demonstrated ability to operate various grading equipment.
• Must demonstrate excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
• Must be able to work with others to achieve company results; have the ability to think critically to analyze information and make sound decisions.
• Effective communication with other operators, truck drivers and general laborers is critical, both verbally and nonverbally.
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel; evenings, nights, weekends and overtime are expected.
• Must adapt to changing situations and priorities with a positive attitude.
• Must wear safety attire (safety vests, glasses, boots) and maintain a presentable image.
• Continuous mental and visual attention is necessary to safely complete tasks.

Mansioni

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment such as bulldozers, skid steers, excavators, rollers, backhoes, and off-road trucks.
• May perform fine or rough grading.
• Read plans on site and check grade according to site plan.
• Coordinate machine actions with crew signals.
• Take action to avoid hazards or obstructions.
• Check fuel supplies to ensure adequate availability.
• Monitor operations to meet health and safety standards.
• Perform pre and post checks of equipment and keep it clean.
• Keep records of material or equipment usage and issues.
• Support other job positions as needed.
• Maintain attendance and accept overtime when required.

Conoscenze

Grading equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Strumenti

Bulldozers

Skid steers

Excavators

Rollers

Backhoes

Off-road trucks

Motor graders

Descrizione del lavoro

CK Contractors and Development LLC’s roots date back to 1966, and during the past 60 years, our team has been developing properties throughout the Southeast, earning the distinction of being one of the leading construction site development contractors.

We offer competitive wages and solid career opportunities. Are you looking to join a great team as a Grading Equipment Operator?

CK Contractors and Development is hiring Equipment Operators. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining various heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, rollers, backhoes, and off-road trucks for the purpose of site grading.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain various heavy equipment such as bulldozers, skid steers, excavators, rollers, backhoes, off road trucks, motor graders, etc.
• May perform fine or rough grading.
• Read plans on site and check grade according to site plan.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
• Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability.
• Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
• Responsible for pre and post checks of equipment, daily maintenance and keeping the equipment clean and ready for daily operation.
• Keep records or material or equipment usage or problems encountered.
• Must have the initiative, ability, and willingness to perform and assist with other job positions for job completion as requested.
• Maintain attendance at work, including presence at work during regular work hours or other schedules as may be assigned. Acceptance of overtime assignments will also be required based on operational needs.

Experience and Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of site grading experience.
• Demonstrated ability to operate various grading equipment.
• Must demonstrate excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
• Must be able to work with others to achieve company results; Have the ability to think critically to analyze information and make sound decisions.
• Effective communication with other operators, truck drivers and general laborers is critical, both verbally and nonverbally; this includes the ability to listen to the ideas of others.
• Must have reliable transportation to be at work when scheduled and have the ability to travel. Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime hours are expected.
• Must be able to adapt and adjust to changing situations and priorities with a positive attitude.
• Must always wear proper attire including safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, hard sole/close-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image.
• Continuous mental and visual attention is necessary to safely and effectively complete work tasks.

Working Conditions

• Able to stand/sit for extended periods of time, as well as stoop, kneel, walk, bend, crouch, lift, crawl, and balance at heights up to six feet from ground level as required to perform essential duties.
• Able to climb on and off equipment several times throughout the day while maintaining three (3) points of contact.
• Able to lift, pull, and push up to 50 lbs.
• Able to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job. This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces, as well as working in confined areas.
• This job requires the ability to perform essential tasks in less than favorable conditions. These may include but are not limited to: Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive health insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. In addition to financial security, we prioritize the well-being of our team members by offering paid time off, paid holidays, a safe work environment, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We believe that by investing in our employees’ health, wellness, and safety, we can cultivate a motivated and dedicated workforce, leading to the overall success and growth of our company.

Employees are expected to follow all OSHA and company policies to minimize accidents and injuries to personnel and property.

Pay range is based on experience.

Job sites are located within a 70 mile radius of the greater Charlotte metro area. By applying for this job opening, you acknowledge our operation radius and understand your commute could reach up to one (1) hour. Teammates are asked to move job sites as project needs change. All applicants to who a conditional offer of employment is made shall undergo and pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test prior to beginning work.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

“We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”