Senior Heavy Equipment Operator - Finish Grading & Utilities

Sunrock; Zebulon (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay weekly

PTO 2–4 weeks

Sign-on bonus up to $1000

401(k) with 4% match

Full benefits package

Disability benefits

Referral program

Safety Incentive Program

Apprenticeship & Lead/Foreman programs

Well-maintained equipment

Job summary

Sunrock is seeking a highly skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our grading and utility operations team in North Carolina. The ideal candidate will operate excavators, dozers, graders, loaders, skid steers and trenching equipment, perform finish and fine grade work, and interpret grade stakes and GPS grade control.

Requires 5+ years or 10,000+ hours of experience, valid NC driver's license, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years OR 10,000+ hours of heavy equipment operation in grading and/or 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
• Advanced machine control and precision work
• Strong decision-making and situational awareness
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to mentor and guide other operators or laborers
• Strong communication and leadership presence
• High-level understanding of project sequencing and production expectations

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment at an expert level: excavators, dozers, motor graders, loaders, skid steers, and trenching equipment
• Perform precise finish grade and fine grade work for grading, utilities, and civil construction projects
• Interpret grade stakes, GPS grade control, cut/fill requirements, and slope tolerances
• Execute trenching, backfilling, pipe installation, and complex site preparation
• Lead by example in production, quality, and safety
• Perform advanced equipment checks, troubleshooting, and basic repairs
• 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

Blueprint reading

GPS grade control

Equipment maintenance

Mentoring others

Independent work

Situational awareness

Communication & leadership

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. The ideal candidate will operate excavators, dozers, graders, loaders, skid steers and trenching equipment, perform finish and fine grade work, and interpret grade stakes and GPS grade control.

Requires 5+ years or 10,000+ hours of experience, valid NC driver's license, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.