Senior Heavy Equipment Operator – Finish Grading Expert

Sunrock

Roxboro (NC)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 70,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay
2 weeks PTO; increases to 4 weeks with
Full benefits package
401(k) with 4% match
Sign-on bonus up to $1000
Referral program
Disability benefits
Safety Incentive Program
Apprenticeship & Lead/Foreman Dev
Well-maintained equipment

Job summary

Sunrock is seeking an expert Heavy Equipment Operator for our grading and utility operations in North Carolina. This role requires independent work, finish-grade precision, and support for complex sitework tasks.

Responsibilities include operating excavators, bulldozers, graders, loaders, and trenching gear, interpreting grade control, and mentoring junior operators while maintaining strict safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years OR 10,000+ hours of heavy equipment operation in grading/utility construction.
  • Proven ability to perform finish and fine grade work accurately.
  • Strong understanding of elevations, slopes, blueprints and grade control.
  • Operate multiple equipment types at high skill level.
  • High school diploma or GED preferred; valid NC driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Operate excavators, dozers, graders, loaders, skid steers, and trenching equipment at expert level.
  • Perform finish grade and fine grade work for grading, utilities and sitework.
  • Interpret grade stakes, GPS grade control, cut/fill and slope tolerances.
  • Lead by example in production, quality and safety.
  • Mentor less experienced operators and assist foremen with coordination.
  • Maintain compliance with OSHA/NCDOT/company policies.

Skills

5+ years heavy equipment
Finish grade & fine grade
Operate multiple equipment types
GPS grade control understanding
Valid NC Driver's License
Strong communication & leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GPS grade control

Job description

Sunrock is seeking an expert Heavy Equipment Operator for our grading and utility operations in North Carolina. This role requires independent work, finish-grade precision, and support for complex sitework tasks.

Responsibilities include operating excavators, bulldozers, graders, loaders, and trenching gear, interpreting grade control, and mentoring junior operators while maintaining strict safety and compliance standards.

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