Landscape Grader Operator

Join Southern Shade Tree Co. as a Landscape Grader Operator. You will handle grading for residential new home sites, operating heavy machinery while ensuring precision and safety. Competitive benefits package including 401k and full insurance.

Description

Join Southern Shade Tree Co., a leading full-service landscaping and tree service provider with over 50 years of experience in exceeding client expectations in the Carolinas.

We are currently seeking a Landscape Grader Operator. The successful candidate will be responsible for grading lots for new home sites, preparing them for landscape installations. A company-provided truck and machine will be at your disposal for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform successive passes over the working area, observing reference stakes or hand signals of other workers, to level the surface to the specified grade.
• Feel levers and listen to equipment sounds to determine the depth of the cut.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the grader.
• Ensure grader is in proper gear and is not moving too fast for working conditions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of grades and interpret roadway plans and drawings.
• Work outdoors in a hands-on construction environment.
• Read and understand grade stakes for grade checking and alignment using GPS, lasers, levels, and string line.
• Operate heavy equipment in residential construction.
• Adhere to general construction site safety requirements.
• Complete manual labor as required.
• Follow all procedures and guidelines related to safety and safe operation of equipment.
• Perform safety checks and maintenance on all equipment, train new employees, and complete other construction tasks as assigned.
• Inspect properties and provide quality control and customer service.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Legally eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience (Skid Steer)
• Valid State Driver's license.
• Ability to lift, push, pull or carry objects weighing up to 50-90 pounds.

Benefits

• 401k with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays