Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator (Dozer, Excavator, Motor Grader)

Sanford Contractors, Inc.; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401K

Short- and long-term disability

Team Member Referral Program

Life insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Direct Deposit

Job summary

ApplicantPool is seeking a safety-focused team member to mentor others in grading operations and ensure high standards of safety and efficiency on site.

The candidate should be able to communicate effectively in English, follow OSHA standards, and be adaptable to changing priorities while maintaining a strong safety mindset. Responsibilities include daily safety meetings, hazard recognition, and restoring work to the original condition after completion.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and English proficiency required.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and safe work practices.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining safety.
• Willingness to work hours as required; dependable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Mentor team members in grading operations and proper techniques.
• Be punctual, dependable, and professional at all times.
• Work with cost effectiveness, profitability, and safety in mind.
• Lead by example and drive safety improvements.
• Identify and correct hazards; communicate planned time away with team leader.
• Attend daily safety and project coordination meetings.
• Restore post-construction work to original condition or better.

Skills

Effective communication

OSHA standards knowledge

Attention to detail

Adaptability to priorities

Speak English

Education

OSHA Training

MSHA Part 46 Training

Trenching and Shoring Competent Person

Rigging

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Core Competencies

Effective communication skills; must be able to understand and speak English

Working knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards

Attention to detail and accuracy

Willingness to react to changes in priorities

Core Duties

Be a mentor to other team members by teaching them proper techniques for grading operations

Be punctual, dependable, and professional at all times

Work with cost effectiveness, profitability, and safety in mind

Lead by example

Lead the safety effort by recognizing and correcting hazards as soon as they are present

Arrive at work prior to designated work start time

Attend daily safety and project coordination meeting

Restore post construction work to original condition or better

Communicate time away from work with your team leader and other team members with sufficient notice to make plans for changing personnel to focus on the priorities

Willingness to work hours as required

Education/Training/Certification (Preferred Not Required)

• OSHA Training
• MSHA Part 46 Training
• Trenching and Shoring Competent Person
• Rigging
• First Aid/CPR

Benefits

At the heart of Sanford Contractors Inc. core principles, is the commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of our team members. Our comprehensive benefits package is custom designed to achieve that goal through access to the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K
• Short- and long-term disability
• Team Member Referral Program
• Life insurance
• Company Paid Holidays and PTO (Paid time off)
• Direct Deposit

Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Labor Activities- Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb ladders regularly. Work involves frequent shoveling, raking, using hand tools and handling materials in and around trenches or uneven terrain. Requires standing or walking for extended periods and working outdoors in various weather conditions.