Senior Heavy Equipment Operator – Finish Grading Expert

Sunrock; Roxboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

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.