Motor Grader

*KEY RESPONSIBILITIES* * Operate a motor grader/blade to perform rough and finish grading to required elevations, slopes, and project specifications. * Finish grade dirt, rock, and gravel surfaces in preparation for asphalt paving and concrete placement. * Read and work from construction staking, blue tops, string line, plans, and field grade information. * Use GPS/machine-control systems; Topcon experience is strongly preferred. * Perform daily equipment inspections, check fluids, identify maintenance needs, and handle basic troubleshooting and preventive-maintenance responsibilities. * Maintain awareness of ground personnel, equipment traffic, utilities, and changing job-site conditions while operating equipment. * Coordinate with superintendents, foremen, grade crews, and other operators to maintain production and quality. * Operate dozers and excavators as needed when qualified and assigned. * Maintain equipment in a safe, clean, and serviceable condition. *REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS* * Approximately 7-8+ years of strong motor grader operating experience preferred. * Demonstrated ability to operate a motor grader/blade across the machine and perform accurate finish-grade work. * Strong understanding of construction staking and grade control. * Experience working from blue tops and string line. * GPS/machine-control experience required; Topcon experience strongly preferred. Trimble experience may also be considered. * Broad heavy-equipment knowledge, including routine equipment checks, fluid checks, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting. * Strong safety awareness, including the ability to work safely around ground personnel and other equipment. * Experience with dozers and excavators is preferred. * OSHA 10 is strongly preferred. Candidates without an OSHA 10 card will be expected to obtain it. * No CDL is required. Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour Experience: * GPS/machine-control: 7 years (Required) * motor grader operating: 7 years (Required) Work Location: In person