Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Raleigh–Durham & Surrounding Areas

About Sunrock

Sunrock is North Carolina’s leading vertically integrated construction materials company and grading, utilities and paving contractor . Our crews don’t just move dirt — they build infrastructure that lasts. With modern equipment, strong safety programs, and growth opportunities, we’re committed to helping operators take their skills to the next level.

What You’ll Do

As a Grading Heavy Equipment Operator you’ll use your advanced skills to operate excavators, dozers, front-end loaders, and motor graders. You’ll play a key role in preparing sites, roads, and utilities to specification.

Responsibilities include :

• Operate multiple types of grading equipment (motor grader, dozer, excavator, loader).
• Read and follow grade stakes, GPS, and surveyor guidance.
• Perform rough & fine grading, sloping, and leveling to exact tolerances.
• Complete pre-shift inspections and minor equipment maintenance.
• Maintain safe operations and report hazards immediately.
• Assist with site prep tasks including shoveling, traffic control, or snow / debris removal.

What We’re Looking For

Required :

Preferred :

What We Offer

Apply today to put your fine grading skills to work on projects that shape North Carolina’s future.

Job Locations : Employees are expected to have their own transportation to the jobsite and be there by starting time. Start time may be adjusted due to seasons, job type, or schedule. Typically, this is 7 AM. Sunrock hires and places new hires based off open positions needed on our crews. Sunrock cannot guarantee that employees will work close to where they live. Nor can we make changes to our crews to accommodate such requests.

Guaranteed Time : You must be employed for 90 days to be eligible for assured time. Between March 15th and December 15th, employees are assured 24 hours. Employees must be willing and prepared to work to qualify for assured time. Between December 15th and March 15th, employees are assured 40 hours. Again, employees must be willing and prepared to work to qualify for assured time.

Sunrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizen status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.