Blade Operator

Fisher Industries; Calexico (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Industries is seeking a Blade Operator to grade haul roads, build new roadways, and place aggregate surfacing products. The role may involve day or night shifts, travel, overtime, and weekend work.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of blade operating experience, a valid driver’s license, and OSHA certification (or willingness to obtain). Strong communication and strict adherence to safety practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years blade operating experience
• Valid Driver's License; MVR according to policy may be required
• OSHA certification or willingness to obtain certification – Fisher pays for it
• Excellent communication skills; ability to follow and enforce safe work practices
• Pre-employment drug test required; extended travel, night shifts, and/or weekends may be required

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to spread gravel base or shoulders and finish slopes
• Prepare sub grade to specified tolerances
• Drive and maneuver equipment to level and distribute material
• Operate equipment safely around hazards and other workers
• Maintain, service, and test machines and moving parts
• Perform safety inspections and minor repairs as needed
• Communicate and coordinate with managers, contractors, and engineers on-site
• Uphold OSHA and company safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Blade operation

Driver's license

OSHA cert

Self-directed

Safety conscience

Job description

Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family of businesses that provides heavy civil construction and aggregate products across the United States. With over 70 years of experience, the company specializes in highways, bridges, aggregates, and large-scale infrastructure projects, supported by in-house capabilities in drilling, blasting, crushing, asphalt, and concrete production. Fisher is committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions with an emphasis on safety and quality. As a proven industry leader, Fisher Industries continues to grow while maintaining the integrity and values of a family-owned company. For additional information about our company, visit our website at www.fisherind.com

POSITION SCOPE

The Blade Operator will be responsible for grading and maintaining haul roads, construction of new roadways, as well as placing and finishing aggregate surfacing products. This position may include day or night shift work, travel, overtime, and weekend work.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Operate equipment used to spread gravel base or shouldering material, shape and finish slopes and shoulders
• Prepare sub grade to allowable tolerances
• Drive and maneuver equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks, and to distribute and level work site
• Operate equipment in a safe manner while avoiding potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, equipment, workers, and falling objects
• Maintains, services, repairs, adjusts, and tests machines, devices, and moving parts of equipment
• Performs visual and safety inspection of equipment ensuring proper air pressure in tires, proper fluid levels or perform minor repairs as needed
• Effectively communicates and coordinates equipment and crew activities through verbal and hand signals
• Collaborate with managers, contractors, engineers, at work sites
• Safety, Safety, Safety comply with all OSHA and company policies, procedures, and standards of safety
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 2 years of blade operating experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Acceptable MVR in accordance with Fisher's Company Vehicle Program policy is required
• OSHA certification or willingness to obtain certification - company will pay for certification
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to follow and enforce safe work practices
• Self-directed and can work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug testExtended out-of-town travel, night shift, and/or weekend work may be required

Fisher Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Pre-employment physical and drug testing are required.