Lead Heavy Equipment Operator: Grading & GPS

Energy Jobline ZR; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wofford Earthworks, LLC in Georgia is seeking a Level 5 Heavy Equipment Operator to execute site directives under the Site Foreman. You will operate and maintain heavy machinery across construction sites and lead a crew when direction is required.

The role emphasizes safety, daily equipment checks, precise grading, and close collaboration with foreman to meet project goals. You will document inspections and coordinate with team to ensure timely, quality work.

Qualifications

• Grading with GPS
• High to Extensive Equipment Experience (skid steer, excavator, loader, etc.)
• Mass Grading
• Stake Grading
• Fine grading

Responsibilities

• Report to the Site Foreman.
• Operate and maintain heavy machinery on construction job sites.
• Work closely with foreman to ensure project/job assignments are met.
• Operate all heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, skid steers, and other related equipment.
• Request/Confirm locate ticket and location of utilities before excavating/digging on any site.
• Operate the equipment in a safe and productive manner. Communicate properly with those in the field to prevent injury or damage.
• Perform periodical safety, maintenance, or servicing checks to ensure proper functioning of the equipment.
• Inform and advise management or mechanic for repairs or maintenance.
• Operate equipment in successive passes over working area, observing reference stakes or hand signals of assisting team member to level surface to specified grade.
• Proficient in shooting and calculating grades.
• Operate the equipment manually and/or electronically.
• Work in adherence to safe practices, procedures, work site or traffic laws.
• Perform any other work necessary on a job site to complete the job at hand – typically at the direction of the Site Foreman.
• Proficient knowledge of plans and scope of work.
• Dig all trenches with proper slope and/or benching for proper man entry in accordance to the soil classification(s).
• Perform daily maintenance of equipment (i.e., Keeping cab clean, knocking out filters, greasing equipment, etc.).
• Complete daily inspection reports for any equipment used that day.
• Adhere to all Wofford Earthworks, LLC contractual obligations with all clients.
• Wear all Personal Protective Equipment on a job site.
• Provide guidance, advice, feedback and support to your team as a representative of a team member mentor.
• Record your Time IN and Time OFF through the ADP App on your own personal mobile device.

Skills

Grading with GPS

High to Extensive Equipment Experience

Mass Grading

Stake Grading

Fine grading

Job description

Wofford Earthworks, LLC in Georgia is seeking a Level 5 Heavy Equipment Operator to execute site directives under the Site Foreman. You will operate and maintain heavy machinery across construction sites and lead a crew when direction is required.

The role emphasizes safety, daily equipment checks, precise grading, and close collaboration with foreman to meet project goals. You will document inspections and coordinate with team to ensure timely, quality work.