DELTA | Finish Blade Operator

Main Responsibilities

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Promote and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Support the Delta safety culture and other Company strategic initiatives
• Observe safety procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly
• Read and interpret survey markers and stakes to meet set standards; read and interpret plans and specifications
• Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment
• Drive grader in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals
• Operate blade to regulate elevation and angle of slopes; may perform fine or rough grading
• Drive grader in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals
• Conduct equipment inspections and perform equipment maintenance tasks, including, but not limited to greasing, and checking/replacing oil and fluids; perform minor repairs on equipment
• Operate other tools and equipment as required for assigned tasks
• Assist in other areas as necessary for project completion

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 5 or more years of experience operating a finish blade preferred; operator certifications a plus
• Experience operating other types of heavy equipment preferred; operator certifications a plus
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Experience with GPS is perferred
• Experince with Gravel set up is perferred
• Must provide own transportation to and from work

Physical Demands

• Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to use hands to move and manipulate objects
• Frequently required to communicate (talk and hear)
• Frequent exposure to loud noise
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles
• Occasionally exposed to working from high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock

Benefits

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Colas Inc. & Its Subsidiaries Are An Equal Opportunity Employer

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying, complete any part of the application process, access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.