Grader/Blade Operator

Job Description

• Operate motor graders and other assigned heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform rough grading, fine grading, and finish grading activities in accordance with project specifications.
• Grade roadways, subgrades, shoulders, slopes, and base materials to required elevations and tolerances.
• Operate grader controls to regulate the height, depth, and angle of the blade and scarifier to achieve desired grading results.
• Spread, mix, shape, and dress roadway materials to prepare surfaces for construction activities.
• Follow grade stakes, plans, elevations, and directions from foremen, survey personnel, and grade checkers.
• Observe working conditions and identify potential hazards, underground utilities, obstructions, and other jobsite concerns.
• Operate equipment safely on active construction sites and public roadways while maintaining awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, and traffic.
• Perform pre-operational and post-operational inspections of assigned equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance to ensure equipment remains in safe working condition.
• Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance needs, safety concerns, and changing jobsite conditions to supervision.
• Assist with other construction activities and operate additional equipment as assigned.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience operating motor graders or similar heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with foremen, supervisors, coworkers, and other jobsite personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret grade stakes, construction plans, elevations, and project specifications.
• Knowledge of grading operations, roadway construction, and grade control practices.
• Ability to recognize and report equipment defects, safety concerns, and hazardous conditions.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work as required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and rain.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, climb, and squat throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 60 pounds as needed.
• Ability to enter and exit construction equipment multiple times throughout the workday.
• Ability to frequently use hands and feet to operate equipment controls and attachments.
• Ability to work around heavy equipment, construction traffic, and active jobsites.
• Ability to work safely around active highway traffic and ongoing construction operations.
• Ability to work extended hours, including occasional weekends, based on project requirements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

EEO/DFWP/ “Minorities, Females, Disabled, Vets”