Fine Grade Heavy Equipment Operator

Fine Grade Heavy Equipment Operator

Worksites within 50 miles of Fredericksburg, VA
Full-time | $54,000 - $70,000 per year

Join Our Team at W. C. Spratt, Inc. – Where Precision and Performance Meet

If you are a skilled Fine Grade Heavy Equipment Operator looking to join a team that values accuracy, efficiency, and safety on the job site, W. C. Spratt, Inc. wants to hear from you. As a trusted name in commercial site construction in Fredericksburg, VA, we are seeking experienced operators to work on local design-build and conventional site development projects. Join us for competitive pay, benefits, and the opportunity to be part of an employee-owned company (ESOP) committed to excellence.

Note: This is not an entry-level position. Only candidates who meet the required qualifications below will be considered.

Position Overview

This role involves operating heavy equipment for fine grading and site development tasks on commercial construction sites. Successful candidates will have experience with dozers, excavators, loaders, backhoes, skid steers, and motor graders, ensuring precise work to meet project specifications and engineered grade plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for fine and rough grading with precision, including GPS-guided work.
• Interpret and follow construction blueprints and engineered site plans.
• Maintain job site safety by adhering to procedures and policies.
• Assist with grade setting, silt fence installation, and site preparation for underground utilities and civil projects.
• Perform equipment maintenance, inspections, and keep equipment clean.
• Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy equipment operation experience with a focus on fine grading and commercial sitework.
• Proficiency with various heavy machinery including dozers, excavators, loaders, backhoes, skid steers, and motor graders for fine grading tasks.
• Understanding of grading principles, slope creation, and drainage control.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, engineered plans, and grading specifications.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Physically able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on active construction sites.

Nice to Have

• Experience with GPS-grade control systems and civil construction technology for site development.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime.
• Local projects within a 50-mile radius, no extensive travel required.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation and sick leave.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and annual bonuses.
• Short-term disability, life insurance, and holiday pay.

About W.C.Spratt, Inc.

Founded in 1927, W.C. Spratt, Inc. is a leader in sitework construction and design-build underground utility projects in the Fredericksburg, VA region. As an employee-owned company, Spratt specializes in water distribution systems, sanitary sewer systems, storm sewer networks, and trenchless technologies including horizontal directional drilling. Every team member contributes to the company’s success and shares in its growth.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet) and maintain a Drug-Free Workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required.

Please note: This is a direct hire position. We are not working with external recruiters or staffing agencies. Unsolicited agency contact will not be considered.