Heavy Equipment Operator - Grader

Border Paving; Kingman; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits

Profit sharing

Share Ownership Program

Training & development

Advancement opportunities

Seasonal stability

Job summary

Border Paving Ltd. is seeking an experienced Grader Operator to join our Alberta team. You will operate a grader on busy construction sites, read grade stakes and plans, and ensure work meets required tolerances with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

We offer competitive wages based on experience, benefits, profit sharing, and opportunities for advancement. If you take pride in quality workmanship and working in a collaborative crew, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a grader on road construction sites.
• Ability to read grade stakes, plans and survey markings.
• Physically fit and capable of manual labour tasks.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to identify equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance and equipment inspections, including cleaning and greasing equipment.
• Safely and skillfully operate a grader on public and private construction sites.
• Understand and work with grade and slope requirements.
• Read and interpret plans and follow survey markers.
• Communicate with surveyors, supervisors and crew.
• Adjust and control the grader blade to achieve required grade and finish.
• Comply with ground disturbance regulations.
• Maintain accurate grade and finish within required tolerances.
• Monitor finished work to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform excavating, backfilling and site clean up.
• Assist with labour tasks as required.
• Follow safe work procedures and company safety practices.

Skills

Grader operation

Grade stakes interpretation

Read plans & survey markers

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Job description

For more than 70 years, Border Paving Ltd. has played a key role in building and maintaining Alberta’s infrastructure. From highways and roadways to complex construction projects, our reputation has been built on quality workmanship, safety and strong relationships with our customers and the communities we work in.

Border Paving Ltd. has a current opening for an experienced Grader Operator. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, operates equipment safely, can consistently produce quality results, and is comfortable working in busy construction environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance and equipment inspections, including cleaning and greasing equipment
• Safely and skillfully operate a grader on public and private construction sites
• Understand and work with grade and slope requirements
• Read and interpret plans and follow survey markers
• Communicate with surveyors, supervisors and crew
• Adjust and control the grader blade to achieve required grade and finish
• Comply with ground disturbance regulations
• Maintain accurate grade and finish within required tolerances
• Monitor finished work to ensure quality standards are met
• Perform excavating, backfilling and site clean up
• Assist with labour tasks as required
• Follow safe work procedures and company safety practices

Qualifications

• Experience operating a grader, including gravel road maintenance and finishing
• Ability to read and interpret grade stakes, plans and survey markings
• Physically fit and capable of manual labour tasks
• Basic mechanical knowledge and the ability to identify equipment issues
• Experience with road construction projects is an asset
• Strong attention to detail
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Current driver's abstract (required prior to hire)

What We Offer

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Benefits
• Profit sharing
• Company Share Ownership Program
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities for advancement
• Steady work during the construction season

Many of our leaders started in field or entry level roles and we believe strongly in promoting from within. We invest in people who demonstrate drive, integrity and leadership.

Backed by decades of experience, Border Paving Ltd. offers long term stability, consistent work and opportunities for growth. If you're looking to build a career with a company that values hard work and reliability, we would like to hear from you.

Border Paving Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.