Senior Heavy Equipment Operator - Precision Grading Pro

Sunrock Industries; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid weekly

PTO 2 weeks (increases)

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

Job summary

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

The HEO 3 operates independently, performs finish and fine grading, and supports complex sitework tasks with minimal supervision. We offer competitive pay, PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years OR 10,000+ hours of heavy equipment operation in grading or utility construction.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment at an expert level (excavators, dozers, motor graders, loaders, skid steers, trenching equipment).
• Perform precise finish and fine grade work for grading, utilities, and sitework.
• Interpret grade stakes, GPS grade control, cut/fill, 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

GPS grade control

Blueprint reading

Independent work

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

The HEO 3 operates independently, performs finish and fine grading, and supports complex sitework tasks with minimal supervision. We offer competitive pay, PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package.