Employment Opportunities

UpLand Grading & Septic, LLC is growing and we are seeking motivated candidates to meet our staffing needs!

Heavy Equipment Operator - This job is to use a track-loader and/or excavator to carry out the various material-handling and excavation tasks of our diverse (and often steep-terrain) projects. We are looking for someone who is skilled enough to follow a work plan without constant supervision and who communicates well enough to coordinate efficiently and respectfully with the worksite manager and crew. We are a small, good-natured group working on fun grading projects in some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country!

Job Requirements:

Employment experience and confidence operating a skid steer and/or mini excavator
Candidates with experience operating farm or other heavy equipment will be considered
Team-player attitude and listening/communication skills
Attention to details and quality of work; we don’t do work that is just OK
Eventually, you will need the ability to work autonomously for several hours and direct any support crew
Reliable and flexible transportation; within Madison County and surrounding areas
Ability and desire to work 40-hour weeks (weather dependent)
Must be willing and able to sometimes get out of the machine and do manual work (shoveling, chainsaw, raking, lifting up to 80 lbs, assisting another operator, etc.)
Willingness and discipline to properly maintain equipment (greasing, re-fueling, checking fluids, cleaning air filter, adjusting loose tracks, etc.)
We expect our crew to be courteous and professional when around our clients
Experience using a laser-level to follow a grade is a plus
CDL-A or B and manual transmission certificate are pluses (and potential for additional CDL work)

Pay/Benefits:

Starting pay is $25/hour for a 1-month trial period
After 1-month you may be eligible for a raise based on your skill level
Worker’s compensation insurance coverage
As a growing company, we are working toward offering health insurance and paid time off (grow with us)

Ground Crew Member - This job is to support our equipment operators as needed. You may be tasked with: using a chainsaw to remove tree branches or cut logs, changing equipment attachments, assembling plumbing parts, shoveling, raking a nice finish on freshly spread gravel, hooking or strapping materials to equipment, stacking smaller retaining walls or many other similar tasks. Part-time position to start. Some days will be exhausting, other times you may be observing, cleaning up or waiting for an operator to need you. We are a small, good-natured group working on fun grading projects in some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country!

Job Requirements:

A positive attitude and work ethic
Part-time to start, dependent on weather
Willingness to work outside in sunny, hot, freezing cold and sometimes wet conditions
Reliable and flexible transportation within Madison County and surrounding areas
Employment experience in construction, grading, paving, landscaping, farming, forestry or other physical work environment
Ability to regularly lift up to 80 lbs; this is not very common but some days are tough
Situational awareness and listening skills; this can be a dangerous job for someone lacking in these attributes as you will sometimes be working with hazardous equipment and/or in close proximity to the machines
Endangerment to self or others by the inappropriate use of smartphones while working is not tolerated
We hope to find someone with a desire to learn and grow within the company
Mechanical experience is a plus
Ability to use your personal vehicle to make occasional material/supply runs is a plus (and compensated)
Current CDL-A or B and manual transmission certification are major pluses and potential for additional hours/work

Pay and Benefits:

Starting Pay: $20/hour for a 1-month trial period
After 1-month you may be eligible for a raise based on your performance
You will have the opportunity to learn to operate excavation equipment and potentially become an operator
Worker’s compensation insurance coverage
As a growing company, we are working toward offering health insurance, bonuses and paid time off (grow with us)

We look forward to your application! To apply, you may fill out our Online Application, or message us on Facebook at fb.com/UpLandGrading or send an email to UpLandGrading@gmail.com. If you choose to message us, please include a brief summary of your relevant experience and your resumé if you have one prepared.