Mass Grading- Entry Level Operator- Roller

Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; AUD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Health & Wellness Coach

Short-Term Disability

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Employee Owned Company (ESOP)

Training Programs at HGC Academy

CAT Simulators

Classroom Training

Professional Development

Safety Training

First Aid Training

Job summary

Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC is seeking an Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator to learn under experienced foremen and contribute to site projects in a supportive team environment.

You will drive equipment, interpret directions, and communicate effectively on site while complying with safety and attendance standards. The role offers hands‑on growth opportunities with training at the HGC Academy and potential for long‑term advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with reliable transportation.
• Willingness to learn and follow directions from foremen or superintendents.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Drive machine in overlapping passes and set speed/direction.
• Follow goals and directions from foreman or superintendent.
• Communicate professionally with on-site staff and partners.
• Perform other assignments as required.

Skills

Machine operation

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Attendance reliable

Tools

Heavy equipment operation tools

Job description

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Mass Grading- Entry Level Operator- Roller
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As an Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator, you’ll have the chance to work under the guidance of experienced foreman or superintendents, alongside a team of dedicated construction professionals. This role offers hands‑on experience and the opportunity to learn from industry experts while contributing to exciting projects and having a hand in building your community.

Please note that the job description provided below offers a general overview of the role’s responsibilities and expectations, rather than an exhaustive list of tasks.

What You Bring:

• Drive machine in successive overlapping passes.
• Determine speed and direction of machine.
• Understand, interpret and follow goals and directions from a foreman or superintendent.
• Communicate professionally with everyone on site, including but not limited to supervisors, teammates, contractors, clients and vendor partners.
• Maintain attendance at work, including presence at work during regular work hours or other schedule as may be assigned by the foreman or superintendent. Acceptance of overtime assignments also may be required in order to operational needs.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform other various assignments as assigned.

What our team needs from you:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be highly motivated and willing to learn.
• Must be able to understand project goals and direction.
• Must enjoy working outside in all weather conditions.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug, fit for duty physical, and background screening.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates.
• Must be willing to work Monday through Friday 7AM‑5:30PM, or other schedule as may be assigned by the foreman or superintendent, as well as Saturdays when needed.

Essential Physical Demands of Work Environment, With or Without a Reasonable Accommodation:

• Able to walk through varied terrain.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.(unassisted) to 80 lbs. (assisted) on a regular basis.
• Able to lift, carry, and hold building materials, tools, and supplies.
• Able to perform job responsibilities outdoors, in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to maintain constant alertness and situational awareness while on the job site.
• Able to climb on and off equipment safely while maintaining three (3) points of contact.
• Able to use hands, arms, and feet for repetitive lifting and carrying of construction materials.
• Able to stand/sit for extended periods of time, as well as stoop, kneel, walk, bend, crouch, lift, and crawl as required to perform essential duties.
• Able to communicate audibly and visually while exposed to varying levels of noise, dust and substances commonly found on construction sites.
• Any other physical demand the assigned duties require.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive Pay (based on experience)
• Medical Insurance
• Free Access to a Health & Wellness Coach
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Dental, Vision & Life Insurances
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Bereavement & Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee Owned Company (ESOP)
• Free Training Programs at the HGC Academy
• CAT Simulators
• Classroom Training
• Professional Development
• Safety Training
• First Aid Training

At HGC, we operate within a 65-mile radius from our offices in South Charlotte, North Carolina. By applying for this position, you acknowledge our operational radius and understand that your commute may extend up to one (1) hour. Our team members are expected to be flexible with job site locations as project requirements evolve, and occasional reporting to the HGC Academy for training may be necessary.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will undergo and must pass a pre‑employment screening, including drug testing, background checks and a fit for duty exam, prior to commencing work.

HGC is renowned in the industry as an award‑winning provider of construction services. Driven by our commitment to delivering quality turn‑key sitework packages for large industrial, commercial, and residential projects, we have been recognized as one of the Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work from 2019 and 2021 to 2024 and as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer from 2018 to 2024. We foster a welcoming work environment that emphasizes productivity, teamwork, education, safety, and the overall well‑being of our team members.

As an equal opportunity employer, HGC does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, disability, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace to ensure the safety and well‑being of all employees.