Senior Heavy Equipment Operator – Finish Grade Lead

Sunrock; Kittrell (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

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.