Motor Grader/Blade Operator II

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to complete tasks such as grading, leveling, clearing debris, digging trenches, and pushing materials.
• Shape terrain, move large volumes of earth, rocks, and rubble according to blueprints and construction plans.
• Perform rough and finish grading with high precision.
• Perform pre-shift equipment inspections.
• Perform basic routine operator maintenance, lubrication, and fueling of equipment.
• Cookordinate machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals.
• Operate machinery to perform tasks efficiently and safely.

Qualifications

• At a minimum, the Motor Grader/Blade Operator II must have 3+ years of relevant, proven, experience operating construction equipment.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification is preferred.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule, overtime, additional and/or different hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed, to best serve the business operations.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Sick time

Benefits

Relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved.

Skills

Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.

Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.

Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.

Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.

Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.

Ability to operate machinery using throttles, switches, pedals, levers, etc.

About the Role

Louisiana Bridge Builders (“LBB”) is designing and building the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana (USA) for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD).

Requirements

This position is based in Lake Charles, LA.

Company Information

Laouisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.