Motor Grader Operator - Smithfield, UT

Position Overview

The Motor Grader Operator is a skilled position responsible for operating motor graders to fine-grade roads, job sites, and aggregate surfaces while maintaining quality standards and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate motor graders to perform rough and finish grading on roadway, site development, and aggregate projects.
• Establish and maintain proper grades, slopes, drainage, and roadway alignment according to project specifications.
• Read and interpret grade stakes, site plans, and construction layouts.
• Conduct pre- and post-operation equipment inspections and complete required documentation.
• Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance or repair needs promptly.
• Perform routine servicing and minor maintenance on equipment.
• Work closely with supervisors, survey crews, truck drivers, and other equipment operators to achieve production goals.
• Maintain safe work practices and comply with all company, OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and environmental regulations.
• Assist with general construction and site tasks as needed.
• Participate in safety meetings and training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior experience operating motor graders in construction, road building, paving, or aggregate operations preferred.
• Ability to read grade stakes, project plans, and construction specifications.
• Knowledge of grading techniques, drainage principles, and equipment operation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating heavy equipment.
• Frequent climbing, standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely work around heavy equipment, traffic, dust, noise, and uneven terrain.

Work Environment

• Construction sites, road projects, quarries, and aggregate operations.
• Overtime, weekend work, and seasonal schedule fluctuations may be required.
• Safety-sensitive position requiring strict adherence to company safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
• Noise level is usually loud.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion