Asphalt Grader Operator

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Asphalt Grader Operator to operate heavy machinery on construction and sitework projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a motor grader safely and efficiently on roadways, parking lot, and site development projects.
• Fine grade aggregate base, subgrade, and other materials in preparation for asphalt paving.
• Read and interpret grade stakes, blueprints, elevations, and construction plans.
• Establish and maintain proper slopes, crowns, and drainage.
• Work with GPS machine control systems and laser grade equipment when applicable.
• Cookordinate with paving crews to maintain production schedules.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of equipment.
• Report mechanical issues or equipment damage immediately.
• Perform routine maintenance, including checking fluids, greasing, and cleaning equipment.
• Ensure work areas remain safe and free of hazards.
• Follow all OSHA, DOT, company safety policies, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Assist with other construction activities when equipment operation is not required.
• Maintain accurate daily equipment, inspection reports and production documentation as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of motor grader operating experience required in asphalt or heavy civil construction preferred.
• Experience with roadway grading and asphalt base preparation.
• Experience using GPS grade control systems is preferred.
• Strong understanding of equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Ability to read construction plans and grade stakes.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Reliable transportation required.

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
• Moving objects in all directions: Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Sight to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Rarely
• Moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly
• Moving objects up to 50 pounds: Occasionally
• Moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally
• Talking and hearing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Occasionally
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Never
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Occasionally
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally

Pay

Pave America and its companies offer a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well-being.

Schedule

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.