Senior Heavy Equipment Operator – Grading & Utilities

Sunrock; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO 2 weeks

40 hours guaranteed in winter

Sign-on bonus

Referral program

Full benefits package

Disability benefits

401(k) with 4% match

Safety incentive program

Apprenticeship & Lead/Foreman programs

Well-maintained equipment

Job summary

Sunrock seeks a highly skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our grading and utility operations team. This expert role requires 5+ years of experience or 10,000+ hours of heavy equipment operation in civil construction, with independent operation and capable finish grading.

You will handle excavators, dozers, graders, loaders, and trenching equipment, perform precise grade work, and mentor others while ensuring safety and compliance 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.
• 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 excavators, dozers, motor graders, loaders, skid steers, and trenching equipment.
• Perform finish 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.
• Perform advanced equipment checks, troubleshooting, and basic repairs.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Finish grade

Grade control understanding

Multiple equipment operation

Independent work

Leadership presence

Safety compliance

Strong communication

Mentoring others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GPS grade control

Trenching equipment

Job description

Sunrock seeks a highly skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our grading and utility operations team. This expert role requires 5+ years of experience or 10,000+ hours of heavy equipment operation in civil construction, with independent operation and capable finish grading.

You will handle excavators, dozers, graders, loaders, and trenching equipment, perform precise grade work, and mentor others while ensuring safety and compliance on site.