Heavy Equipment Operator — Grading

Job overview

The Heavy Equipment Operator — Grading role is onsite at Sunrock job sites in the Durham, NC area; the company assigns employees to crews and does not guarantee work near home. Compensation is not specified; pay is based on skill and certifications. The role supports grading and utility operations on civil construction projects. The operator performs precise finish grading and complex sitework with minimal supervision, helping crews meet production, quality, and safety expectations. The role also includes equipment checks, basic repairs, and mentoring less experienced operators.

What you'll do

• Operate excavators, dozers, motor graders, loaders, skid steers, and trenching equipment
• perform finish and fine grading
• interpret grade stakes, GPS controls, cut/fill requirements, and slope tolerances
• trench, backfill, and install pipe
• conduct equipment checks and basic repairs
• and support on-site coordination and safety.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

heavy equipment operator

grading

durham nc

onsite

civil construction

finish grading

gps grade control

excavator

dozer

utility construction

5+ years experience

up to $1,000 sign-on bonus

sunrock

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• guaranteed winter hours subject to eligibility
• referral program
• medical, dental, vision, and life benefits
• disability benefits
• 401(k) match
• safety incentives
• and development programs.

Why this role

Expert-level role requiring 5+ years or 10,000+ hours of heavy equipment operation in grading or utility construction; up to $1,000 sign-on bonus for verified experience.

About the employer

Sunrock is hiring for this role. Industry: Site Preparation Contractors. Sector: 23.