The North Carolina Grading and Excavating Contractor License authorizes contractors to perform site preparation, earthwork, trenching, grading, roadway preparation, and related excavation activities throughout the state.
The exam focuses heavily on construction safety standards, excavation requirements, soil and site preparation practices, and North Carolina roadway and infrastructure specifications.
This book package includes the required references for the trade portion of the Grading and Excavating Contractor examination.
North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry (with latest available amendments)
North Carolina Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, 2018 Edition
The Grading and Excavating Contractor exam focuses on:
โ Excavation and trenching safety requirements
โ Soil classification and protective systems
โ Erosion control and site stabilization
โ Earthwork operations and grading procedures
โ Roadway construction standards
โ Base materials and compaction requirements
โ OSHA construction safety regulations
The North Carolina Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures provides the technical foundation for grading, roadway, and infrastructure-related work, while OSHA standards ensure jobsite safety compliance.
Contractors applying for the North Carolina Grading & Excavating license
Site work and earthwork professionals
Roadway and infrastructure contractors
Excavation and utility installation contractors
Candidates preparing to pass the exam on their first attempt
The exam is open book โ but success depends on how efficiently you can navigate safety standards and North Carolina infrastructure specifications.
With this package, youโll have:
The official North Carolina OSHA construction standards
The required roadway and structural specifications
The essential materials needed to confidently approach exam questions
Make sure youโre studying from the correct editions required for testing and walk into your North Carolina Grading and Excavating Contractor exam fully prepared.