Motorgrader Operator

About the role

Team member is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of equipment for fine grading.

Mission Statement: To deliver the highest quality project that exceeds the expectations of our partners while ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and professional development of our team members.

Values

• Guided by the Golden Rule
• Accountable
• Relationship focused
• Prepared
• Driven

Core Competencies

• Effective communication skills; must be able to understand and speak English
• Working knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to react to changes in priorities

Responsibilities

• Be a mentor to other team members by teaching them proper techniques of fine grade work
• Be punctual, dependable and professional at all times
• Work with cost effectiveness, profitability and safety in mind
• Lead by example
• Lead the safety effort by recognizing and correcting hazards as soon as they are present
• Arrive at work prior to designated work start time
• Attend daily safety and project coordination meeting
• Proficient in safe operation of Motorgrader
• Check fluid levels daily before use
• Capable of fine grading areas within ½" of set grade
• Experience operating the motorgrader utilizing GPS, automatics and/or grade stakes
• Ability to cut grade under a string line
• Able to set/check grade for curb/sub-grade and paving
• Able to efficiently fine grade sub-grade and stone base within tolerance with motorgrader
• Able to fine grade free hand without the use of GPS or automatics
• Look after small crew for fine grading operations
• Proficient in working with ABC base course; putting down, setting up and fine grading for paving
• Have paved areas ready for paving free of any areas that may potentially pond water
• Ensure equipment stays in clean working order and report any issues to Site Leader
• Restore post construction work to original condition or better
• Communicate time away from work with your team leader and other team members with sufficient notice to make plans for changing personnel to focus on the priorities
• Able and willingness to work other tasks assigned when motorgrader operation is not needed
• Willingness to work hours as required

Requirements

• OSHA Training
• MSHA Part 46 Training
• First Aid/CPR

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb ladders regularly
• Work involves frequent shoveling, raking, using hand tools and handling materials in and around trenches or uneven terrain
• Requires standing or walking for extended periods and working outdoors in various weather conditions