Grading Equipment Operator: Kickstart Construction Career

CK Contractors and Development, LLC; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CK Contractors and Development LLC is seeking an Entry Level Grading Equipment Operator in North Carolina. The role involves operating and maintaining heavy equipment to grade sites, coordinating with crew, and verifying grades against site plans.

Applicants should have 3–6 months of grading or outdoor work experience and a strong focus on safety. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a company with a 60-year Southeast presence.

Qualifications

• 3–6 months of site grading or outdoor work experience.
• Ability to operate grading equipment.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with crew and cooperate with others.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment (bulldozers, excavators, rollers, backhoes, off-road trucks) for site grading.
• Read site plans and verify grade according to plan.
• Coordinate machine actions with other crew members and adjust as needed.
• Conduct pre/post use checks and keep equipment clean and in good condition.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Tools

Bulldozers

Excavators

Rollers

Backhoes

Off-road trucks

Job description

CK Contractors and Development LLC is seeking an Entry Level Grading Equipment Operator in North Carolina. The role involves operating and maintaining heavy equipment to grade sites, coordinating with crew, and verifying grades against site plans.

Applicants should have 3–6 months of grading or outdoor work experience and a strong focus on safety. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a company with a 60-year Southeast presence.