Finish Motor Grader

About the role

Operates tractor equipped with a blade attached across the front to level subgrade preparatory to constructing roads. This is a union-represented position.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor grader in a safe and efficient manner per company safety standards.
• Align machine, cutterhead, or depth gauge marker with reference stakes and guidelines on the ground.
• Attach different blades or attachments to equipment.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Conduct equipment inspections, grease, and oil daily to maintain proper working condition.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent years of experience.
• Proper certification required.
• Appropriate training and experience required.
• Experience with GPS is a plus.
• Grading experience is preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Read engineering drawings.
• Practice good safety habits.
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings.
• Follow instructions and meet set standards.
• Judge distances and slopes accurately.
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Physical Demands

• Stoop, bend, and crouch.
• Use hands, arms, and legs fully.
• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers.