How can I get a grading job?

The qualifications that you need to get a grading job include the skills to operate heavy machinery and knowledge of construction safety practices. Since your responsibilities involve working at construction sites, you spend almost all your workday outside. You need the physical stamina to withstand less than ideal weather conditions. Heavy equipment operators may need to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and complete some training with the grading equipment that they use. Some employers hire general laborers and provide on-the-job training in the use of machinery that does not require a specific license. Grading supervisors and foremen typically have years of experience in the construction industry.