Senior Heavy Equipment Operator – Finish Grade Lead

Sunrock

Kittrell (NC)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay
PTO 2 weeks (up to 4)
Sign-on bonus
Referral program
Full benefits
401(k) match
Safety incentive program
Training & development
Modern equipment

Job summary

Sunrock is seeking a highly skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our grading and utility operations team in North Carolina. This expert role requires 5+ years or over 10,000 hours operating heavy equipment and involves finishing grade work, interpreting grade control, and leading on site with minimal supervision.

You will operate excavators, dozers, graders, loaders, and trenchers, perform precise grading, mentor junior operators, and ensure safety and compliance on complex site work.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years OR 10,000+ hours of heavy equipment operation in grading/utility construction.
  • Proven ability to perform finish grade and fine grade work accurately.
  • Strong understanding of elevations, slopes, blueprints, and grade control.
  • Ability to operate multiple types of equipment at a high skill level.
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • Valid North Carolina Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

  • Operate excavators, dozers, motor graders, loaders, skid steers, and trenching equipment at expert level.
  • Perform precise finish and fine grade work for grading and utilities on civil projects.
  • Interpret grade stakes, GPS grade control, cut/fill, and slope tolerances.
  • Execute trenching, backfilling, pipe installation, and site preparation.
  • Mentor less experienced operators and assist foremen with on-site coordination.
  • Maintain compliance with OSHA / NCDOT / company policies.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation
Finish grade
Grade control
Multiple equipment types
Independent worker
Leadership presence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sunrock is seeking a highly skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our grading and utility operations team in North Carolina. This expert role requires 5+ years or over 10,000 hours operating heavy equipment and involves finishing grade work, interpreting grade control, and leading on site with minimal supervision.

You will operate excavators, dozers, graders, loaders, and trenchers, perform precise grading, mentor junior operators, and ensure safety and compliance on complex site work.

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