Senior Heavy Equipment Operator - Grading & Utilities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

2 weeks PTO (up to 4 weeks)

Guaranteed 40 hours (Winter)

Sign-on bonus up to $1000

Referral program

Benefits package (medical, dental, vis

401(k) with 4% match

Safety Incentive Program

Training and development programs

Well-maintained modern equipment

Job summary

Sunrock is seeking a highly skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our grading and utility operations team. This expert-level role requires 5+ years of experience OR over 10,000 hours operating heavy equipment in civil construction.

The role involves finishing grade work, operating excavators to trenching equipment, and coordinating with foremen to ensure safety and efficiency on-site.

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.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License required.

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.
• Mentor less experienced operators and assist foremen with on-site coordination.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA / NCDOT / company policies.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Civil construction

Grade control

Blueprint interpretation

Independent work

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. This expert-level role requires 5+ years of experience OR over 10,000 hours operating heavy equipment in civil construction.

The role involves finishing grade work, operating excavators to trenching equipment, and coordinating with foremen to ensure safety and efficiency on-site.