{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6a60c6d0cdcccc5086f58e8a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6a60c6d0cdcccc5086f58e8a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6a60c6d0cdcccc5086f58e8a","title":"Grader Operator","description":"A Grader Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining motorized grading equipment to accurately grade, level, and finish surfaces according to project plans and specifications. This position performs fine grading and subgrade preparation on heavy highway, commercial site development, and other construction projects. The ideal candidate has experience operating finish blades, interpreting grading plans, and utilizing GPS or other precision grading technologies.\n\nWhitaker Construction, founded in 1953, has over 70 years of experience in the heavy civil and underground utility construction industry. Whitaker, an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, has become one of the largest contractors in the intermountain area with more than 600 employees and nearly 70 crews. We perform sanitary sewer, storm drain, culinary water, irrigation, earthwork, roadway construction, dams, landfills, natural gas pipelines, industrial piping, and telecommunication projects primarily in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, and Oregon.\n\nRoles and Responsibilities:\n\nIncluding but not limited to the list below.\n\nChampion the Company’s Vision, Mission and Core Values in every action and decision you are part of: Value Safety, Embrace Ownership, Be Honorable and Elevate Team!\nOperate and maintain motorized grading equipment, including finish blades, to accurately grade and level surfaces according to project plans and specifications.\nPerform fine grading and subgrade preparation to meet project specifications and required elevations.\nInterpret construction plans, blueprints, grading plans, and specifications to determine appropriate grades, slopes, and elevations.\nUtilize Trimble GPS, laser-guided systems, and other precision grading technologies as required.\nMonitor and control blade angles, blade height, machine speed, and other equipment settings to achieve precise grading and finishing.\nCollaborate with project managers, supervisors, equipment operators, laborers, and other construction personnel to understand grading requirements and coordinate work activities.\nConduct pre-operation equipment inspections and identify potential safety hazards, maintenance needs, or equipment deficiencies.\nPerform routine equipment maintenance and report mechanical issues to the appropriate supervisor.\nOperate equipment safely and efficiently while working around personnel, vehicles, and other construction equipment.\nComply with all safety policies, procedures, and standards of safety.\nMaintain a clean and organized work area, including proper storage of equipment and materials.\nCommunicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding work progress, grading requirements, challenges, and equipment concerns.\nProduce high quality work, safety, and productivity at all times.\nAssist with other construction activities as directed by supervisors.\nMove from job to job as projects progress.\nOther duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors.\nRegular and timely attendance.\n\nSkills and Qualifications:\n\nProven experience operating a motor grader, finish blade, or similar grading equipment in a construction or earthwork environment.\nExperience performing fine grading and subgrade preparation preferred.\nAbility to read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, grading plans, and specifications.\nExperience utilizing Trimble GPS, laser-guided grading systems, or other precision grading technology preferred.\nStrong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform routine equipment inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting.\nDemonstrate a strong commitment to safety and safe operating practices.\nDisplay a willing attitude to learn from others.\nPossess a strong sense of personal responsibility.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to work effectively in a team environment.\nAbility to work independently with minimal supervision.\nStrong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, quality work.\nMust possess a valid U.S. driver's license and have reliable transportation to get to and from work.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\nAble and willing to work long hours including day, night, weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours.\nAble to sit, walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, feel, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.\nAble to work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, moving mechanical parts, and job hazards.\nAbility to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks.\n\nWhitaker Construction offers an exceptional benefit package including:\n\nEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees earn shares in the company – All employees have ownership in the company and its success.\nCompetitive wages\nHealth, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance\n401 K and Match\nVacation\nPaid Holidays\nQuarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing)\nReferral Bonuses\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\n\nReasonable Accommodation Statement\n\nThe ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer.\n\nWhitaker Construction is an “equal opportunity employer.” Whitaker will not discriminate and will take “affirmative action” measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.\n\nWomen and minorities are encouraged to apply.","company":"Whitaker Construction","rawCompany":"whitaker construction","city":"Magna","state":"UT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T13:46:04.567Z","occupations":[{"code":"47-2073.00","title":"Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators","slug":"operating-engineers-and-other-construction-equipment-operators"},{"code":"47-2071.00","title":"Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators","slug":"paving-surfacing-and-tamping-equipment-operators"},{"code":"47-2061.00","title":"Construction Laborers","slug":"construction-laborers"}],"industries":[{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"238910","title":"Site Preparation Contractors","slug":"site-preparation-contractors"},{"code":"237310","title":"Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction","slug":"highway-street-and-bridge-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Grader Operator","description":"A Grader Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining motorized grading equipment to accurately grade, level, and finish surfaces according to project plans and specifications. This position performs fine grading and subgrade preparation on heavy highway, commercial site development, and other construction projects. The ideal candidate has experience operating finish blades, interpreting grading plans, and utilizing GPS or other precision grading technologies.\n\nWhitaker Construction, founded in 1953, has over 70 years of experience in the heavy civil and underground utility construction industry. Whitaker, an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, has become one of the largest contractors in the intermountain area with more than 600 employees and nearly 70 crews. We perform sanitary sewer, storm drain, culinary water, irrigation, earthwork, roadway construction, dams, landfills, natural gas pipelines, industrial piping, and telecommunication projects primarily in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, and Oregon.\n\nRoles and Responsibilities:\n\nIncluding but not limited to the list below.\n\nChampion the Company’s Vision, Mission and Core Values in every action and decision you are part of: Value Safety, Embrace Ownership, Be Honorable and Elevate Team!\nOperate and maintain motorized grading equipment, including finish blades, to accurately grade and level surfaces according to project plans and specifications.\nPerform fine grading and subgrade preparation to meet project specifications and required elevations.\nInterpret construction plans, blueprints, grading plans, and specifications to determine appropriate grades, slopes, and elevations.\nUtilize Trimble GPS, laser-guided systems, and other precision grading technologies as required.\nMonitor and control blade angles, blade height, machine speed, and other equipment settings to achieve precise grading and finishing.\nCollaborate with project managers, supervisors, equipment operators, laborers, and other construction personnel to understand grading requirements and coordinate work activities.\nConduct pre-operation equipment inspections and identify potential safety hazards, maintenance needs, or equipment deficiencies.\nPerform routine equipment maintenance and report mechanical issues to the appropriate supervisor.\nOperate equipment safely and efficiently while working around personnel, vehicles, and other construction equipment.\nComply with all safety policies, procedures, and standards of safety.\nMaintain a clean and organized work area, including proper storage of equipment and materials.\nCommunicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding work progress, grading requirements, challenges, and equipment concerns.\nProduce high quality work, safety, and productivity at all times.\nAssist with other construction activities as directed by supervisors.\nMove from job to job as projects progress.\nOther duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors.\nRegular and timely attendance.\n\nSkills and Qualifications:\n\nProven experience operating a motor grader, finish blade, or similar grading equipment in a construction or earthwork environment.\nExperience performing fine grading and subgrade preparation preferred.\nAbility to read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, grading plans, and specifications.\nExperience utilizing Trimble GPS, laser-guided grading systems, or other precision grading technology preferred.\nStrong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform routine equipment inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting.\nDemonstrate a strong commitment to safety and safe operating practices.\nDisplay a willing attitude to learn from others.\nPossess a strong sense of personal responsibility.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to work effectively in a team environment.\nAbility to work independently with minimal supervision.\nStrong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, quality work.\nMust possess a valid U.S. driver's license and have reliable transportation to get to and from work.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\nAble and willing to work long hours including day, night, weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours.\nAble to sit, walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, feel, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.\nAble to work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, moving mechanical parts, and job hazards.\nAbility to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks.\n\nWhitaker Construction offers an exceptional benefit package including:\n\nEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees earn shares in the company – All employees have ownership in the company and its success.\nCompetitive wages\nHealth, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance\n401 K and Match\nVacation\nPaid Holidays\nQuarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing)\nReferral Bonuses\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\n\nReasonable Accommodation Statement\n\nThe ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer.\n\nWhitaker Construction is an “equal opportunity employer.” Whitaker will not discriminate and will take “affirmative action” measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.\n\nWomen and minorities are encouraged to apply.","datePosted":"2026-04-09T13:46:04.567Z","dateModified":"2026-04-09T13:46:04.567Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Whitaker Construction","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Magna","addressRegion":"UT","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"6a60c6d0cdcccc5086f58e8a"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6a60c6d0cdcccc5086f58e8a"}}